Metropolitan College of New York was founded by Audrey Cohen as Audrey Cohen College in 1964. The campus of MCNY is located in New York, New York.
Metropolitan College of New York offers associate's degrees in arts and science, bachelor's degrees in arts, professional studies, and business administration, and master's degrees in science, business administration, and public administration. Students can also pursue a certificate program in alcohol and substance abuse counseling. These programs are available through the following academic divisions:
MCNY sponsors the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society's Beta Mu Iota Chapter, and the Student Government. In addition, the college offers housing and childcare facilities, along with counseling services.
Metropolitan College Of New York is in New York, NY. New York is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Metropolitan College Of New York issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Metropolitan College Of New York are accepted. Just 42% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school.
Approximately 989 students study at Metropolitan College Of New York (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at Metropolitan College Of New York are in their forties, or even older. The school is a largely female school.
More complete details are provided below.
Metropolitan College Of New York
431 Canal St
New York, NY 10013-1919
http://www.mcny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 303 | business management, business, business and related services |
| Family and Social Work | 206 | community organization |
| Education and Teaching | 35 | elementary school teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | urban studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Metropolitan College Of New York in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 271 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 222 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Metropolitan College Of New York had a total enrollment of 989 students (935 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 61% |
| Graduate | 39% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 57% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 22% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 99% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 32 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
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 | 520 | 218 | 42% | 125 | 57% |
| Men | 154 | 62 | 40% | 36 | 58% |
| Women | 366 | 156 | 43% | 89 | 57% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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 | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Metropolitan College Of New York participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976900)
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $65,279 | 4 | $61,125 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $61,902 | 3 | $55,319 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $66,591 | 8 | $60,276 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Metropolitan College Of New York Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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