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Medgar Evers College is a college campus of The City University of New York (CUNY). Located in Brooklyn, New York, the college was established in 1970. It is named after Medgar Wiley Evers, a Mississippi-born black civil rights activist. MEC offers a wide variety of bachelors and associates degrees in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
MEC’s campus is home to a number of student clubs and organizations. The college participates in the NCAA Division III's City University of New York Athletic Conference. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars.
Students attend Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY, 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.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
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 5,550 students at Medgar Evers College (as of 2007-2008). 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.
Medgar Evers College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225-2010
General Phone: (718) 270-4900
http://www.mec.cuny.edu/default_int.asp
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 253 | liberal arts and sciences, English |
| Business and Management | 206 | business management, business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 81 | teacher aide, special ed, elementary school teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy and Counseling | 47 | psychology |
| Science | 32 | biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer science, information science |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | public administration |
| Office and Administration | 9 | data entry |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Medgar Evers College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 390 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 332 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 23 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Medgar Evers College had a total enrollment of 5,550 students (4,357 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 83% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,837 | 4,620 | 96% | 891 | 19% |
| Men | 1,584 | 1,448 | 91% | 270 | 19% |
| Women | 3,253 | 3,172 | 98% | 621 | 20% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,302 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,942 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
Financial Aid:
Medgar Evers College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1009700)
Medgar Evers College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 37 | $102,963 | 25 | $101,917 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $84,788 | 11 | $84,841 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $71,468 | 33 | $71,504 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $55,836 | 3 | $57,047 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $60,210 | 14 | $60,499 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 102 | $80,868 | 86 | $79,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Science
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medgar Evers College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| 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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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