Metropolitan College of New York

https://www.mcny.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $19,338
    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,091
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    90%
    140 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    683
    73.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.9%
    9 Graduates

    About

    Metropolitan College of New York is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Metropolitan College of New York were Public Administration (33 degrees awarded), Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (30 degrees), and Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions (12 degrees).

    In 2024, 226 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan College of New York. 75.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (122 degrees), 2.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $−4,662 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $4,662 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,091.

    In 2024, 97% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $19,338
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York was $19,338. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $−4,662 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $26,091
    2024 Value
    5.06%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Metropolitan College of New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,091. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Metropolitan College of New York grew by 5.06%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,334
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan College of New York was of $12,334 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.1% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    97%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    97% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 15.5% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Metropolitan College of New York received 140 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 72.8% annual growth. Out of those 140 applicants, 126 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90% acceptance rate.

    There were 683 students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in 2024.

    Metropolitan College of New York has an overall enrollment yield of 49.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    90%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    126
    Accepted Out of 140

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan College of New York was 90% (126 admissions from 140 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 72.8%, while admissions grew by 103%.

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    Enrollment

    Metropolitan College of New York had a total enrollment of 683 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 502 students and the part-time enrollment is 181. This means that 73.5% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.6% Black or African American, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.32% White, 2.64% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.1%) and Black or African American Male (16.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    73.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 683 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 502 and the part-time enrollment is 181. This means that 73.5% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    20%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Metropolitan College of New York was 20%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Metropolitan College of New York had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      400 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      177 enrolled students
    3. White
      50 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York is 58.6% Black or African American, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.32% White, 2.64% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, 0.439% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.146% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.586%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 116 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan College of New York. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York is Public Administration (33 degrees awarded), followed by Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (30 degrees) and Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions (12 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan College of New York, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (76 degrees awarded), Education (30 degrees), and Business (76 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,693,479 people), Registered nurses (1,639,236 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,738 people), Other managers (924,779 people), and Financial managers (565,235 people).

    The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (76 degrees awarded), Education (30 degrees), Business (76 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Health (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Public Administration and Social Service (76 degrees awarded), Education (30 degrees), Business (76 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Health (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & secondary schools (3,435,606 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,085,818 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (709,349 people), Computer Systems Design (650,738 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (573,228 people).

    The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Public Administration and Social Service (76 degrees awarded), Education (30 degrees), Business (76 degrees), Protective Services (12 degrees), and Health (30 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan College of New York.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions
      12 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Information Technology
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York was Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions with 12 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    55
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    171
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York, which is 0.322 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (171).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in General Business, which is 0.6 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in Other Public Administration & Social Service Professions, which is 2.91 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    36%
    100% Completion Time
    38%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 36% of students graduating from Metropolitan College of New York completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      122 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      52 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      11 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (52 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      234 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      226 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      220 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american female (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (226 degrees).

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    Operations

    Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at nearly $894k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.73M (193%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Metropolitan College of New York had a total salary expenditure of 24M. Metropolitan College of New York employs 9 Associate professors, 5 Professors and 3 Assistant professors. Most academics at Metropolitan College of New York are Male Associate professor (5), Female Associate professor (4), and Male Professor (3).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York are: Management, with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

    Endowment

    $894k
    2024 Endowment
    0.0173%
    growth from 2023

    Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at about $894k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Metropolitan College of New York grew 0.0173% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $8.25M
    2024 Salaries
    1.94%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Metropolitan College of New York paid a median of $8.25M in salaries, which represents 34.3% of their overall expenditure ($24M) and a 1.94% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.98% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.94% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.55M
    Instructional Salaries
    18
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Metropolitan College of New York paid a total of $1.55M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.7% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York were Management with 23 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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