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CUNY Medgar Evers College
CUNY Medgar Evers College
BROOKLYN, NY . 4 Year 3.6
#2394 in Best Colleges in America
1650 BEDFORD AVE BROOKLYN, NY 11225

Overview

CUNY Medgar Evers College, located in Brooklyn, New York City, was founded in 1970 and is part of the City University System of New York. Named after civil rights activist Medgar Evers, the school is committed to social justice and community service. The college offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate majors, including education, social work, business, etc., focusing on the combination of practice and theory, providing rich internship and community service projects. The campus is located in the center of Brooklyn, close to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum, with a beautiful environment and a strong cultural atmosphere. The school motto, "Education is the key to freedom," emphasizes the importance of education for individual and social development.

Rankings

  • 375

    #375 in Best College Locations in America

  • 8

    #8 1 in Best Value Colleges in New York

  • 519

    #519 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best College Locations in America 375 of 1,527
  • Safest College Campuses in America 519 of 1,306
  • Top Party Schools in America 671 of 1,512

Academics

  • C Academics
  • BValue
  • C+Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • C Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • A Location
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • C Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Physical Sciences
    225 Graduates
  • Biology
    203 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    156 Graduates
  • Psychology
    144 Graduates
  • Business
    135 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    93 Graduates
  • Nursing
    77 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    37 Graduates
  • Public Administration
    31 Graduates
  • Accounting
    28 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 86%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Neither required nor recommended
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    750-925
  • ACT Range
    $65
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,850
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    75%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    22%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,978 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,156
  • Undergrads Over 25
    40%
  • Pell Grant
    61%
  • Varsity Athletes
    1%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    City University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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