Students attend Medgar Evers College in New York, New York, a large city. The school is a public institution. Medgar Evers College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Medgar Evers College is known for its programs in business and management.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Medgar Evers College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,211 students at Medgar Evers College (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Medgar Evers College are 40 years old or older.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225-2010
General Phone: (718) 270-4900
Admissions Phone: (718) 270-6021
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 270-6038
http://www.mec.cuny.edu
Medgar Evers College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 189 | business management, business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 103 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Education And Teaching | 65 | teacher aide, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 52 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 48 | psychology |
| Science | 20 | biology, ecology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer services management, computer programming |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | public administration, social service professions |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Medgar Evers College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 243 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 240 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 1 |
In 2005, Medgar Evers College had a total enrollment of 5,211 students (3,972 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 86% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 270-6021
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,252 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,892 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
Medgar Evers College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1009700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 270-6038
Medgar Evers College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 27 | $87,186 | 20 | $88,627 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $72,452 | 13 | $71,233 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $60,320 | 24 | $60,733 |
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $45,312 | 5 | $42,205 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 18 | $51,105 | 7 | $54,114 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $67,401 | 69 | $68,782 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medgar Evers College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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