Acceptance Rate
86%
Avg. SAT
1020
75th percentile
“Brooklyn's affordable public college named for civil rights leader Medgar Evers, rooted in community service and urban resilience.”
Brooklyn, NY
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Medgar Evers College opened its doors in 1968 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, as part of the City University of New York system, honoring the civil rights activist assassinated five years earlier. It emerged to provide higher education to underserved urban communities, particularly Black and Caribbean students from working-class families. Students who thrive here often juggle jobs, family, and studies, drawn to the supportive environment that emphasizes practical skills and local impact. The campus sits in a vibrant, densely populated neighborhood amid brownstones and bodegas, where subway rides connect you to the rest of New York City. Tradeoffs include no on-campus housing, so most students commute daily, and the high cost of living in Brooklyn demands careful budgeting.
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Academics
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Programs Offered
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Degree Levels Offered
Medgar Evers stands out for its nursing and allied health programs, which prepare students for frontline roles in New York City's hospitals through hands-on clinical training. Education and business departments also draw commuters seeking credentials for teaching or entrepreneurship in local communities. Classrooms feature small group discussions in upper-level courses, though introductory classes can fill with dozens of motivated peers. Faculty often bring real-world experience from city agencies, fostering a practical teaching style over abstract theory. Research opportunities exist in community health and urban studies, but they suit undergraduates aiming for immediate careers more than PhD tracks. Popular majors like computer science fill quickly, creating competition for spots.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,736 undergrad • 0 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
2%
Black / African American
72%
Hispanic / Latino
17%
Asian
3%
Other / Multi-racial
5%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Brooklyn, NY
Varsity Athletics
As a commuter campus, a typical week mixes morning classes with afternoon jobs or family time, punctuated by student union events like poetry slams and cultural fairs celebrating Caribbean heritage. Clubs range from gospel choir to debate team, building tight-knit networks among 5,500 undergraduates. The social scene leans toward daytime hangouts at the cafeteria or nearby parks rather than late-night parties, reflecting students' real-life responsibilities. Brooklyn's energy spills onto campus through food trucks and street festivals, but navigating public transit and city noise tests your focus. Winters bring slushy commutes, while summers offer internships amid the borough's buzz.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
50%
4 Years Graduation Rate
15%
6 Years Graduation Rate
19%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$46,498
50% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at CUNY Medgar Evers College and return in the fall. 15% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 19% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
15%
4-5 years
4%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
79%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$6,930
Acceptance
86%
Undergrads
3,736
4-Year Grad Rate
15%
Endowment
$375K
Brooklyn, NY 11225
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