Monroe College

www.monroecollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$15,912
3.11% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$11,476
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
65.9%
4,989 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
7,924
55.7% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
61.4%
381 Graduates

About

Monroe College is a higher education institution located in Bronx County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Monroe College were Registered Nursing (131 degrees awarded), Health Services Administration (123 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (119 degrees).

In 2023, 2,055 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Monroe College. 69.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (830 degrees), 1.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (750 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Monroe College is $15,912, which is $−8,663 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Monroe College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,122 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Monroe College is $15,912, which is $8,663 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,476.

In 2023, 87% of undergraduate students attending Monroe College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,912
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Monroe College was $15,912. The cost of tuition at Monroe College is $−8,663 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$11,476
2023 Value
25.3%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Monroe College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,476. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Monroe College grew by 25.3%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,950
Room and Board
$200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Monroe College was of $7,950 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

87%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Monroe College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 10.1% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Monroe College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2122 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Monroe College received 4,989 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 35.9% annual growth. Out of those 4,989 applicants, 3,287 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 65.9% acceptance rate.

There were 7,924 students enrolled at Monroe College in 2023.

Monroe College has an overall enrollment yield of 34.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

65.9%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
3,287
Accepted Out of 4,989

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Monroe College was 65.9% (3,287 admissions from 4,989 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 59.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 35.9%, while admissions grew by 49.7%.

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SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Monroe College in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Monroe College had a total enrollment of 7,924 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Monroe College is 4,413 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,511. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Monroe College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Monroe College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% Black or African American, 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 2.88% White, 2.04% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Monroe College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (25.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.8%) and Black or African American Male (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (10.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (7.51%) and Black or African American Male (3.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Monroe College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,924 students. The full-time enrollment at Monroe College is 4,413 and the part-time enrollment is 3,511. This means that 55.7% of students enrolled at Monroe College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

70%
2023 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 Monroe College was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Monroe College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    2,896 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    2,414 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    387 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Monroe College is 36.5% Black or African American, 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Two or More Races, 2.88% White, 2.04% Asian, 0.391% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.315% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 813 more women than men received degrees from Monroe College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Monroe College is black or african american (830 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (750 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Monroe College is Registered Nursing (131 degrees awarded), followed by Health Services Administration (123 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (119 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Monroe College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (98 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Monroe College are Registered nurses (1,571,116 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,734 people), Other managers (849,994 people), Financial managers (535,059 people), and Chief executives & legislators (424,922 people).

The most specialized majors at Monroe College in 2023 are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (98 degrees), Health (783 degrees), and Business (503 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Monroe College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Monroe College are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (98 degrees), Health (783 degrees), and Business (503 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Monroe College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,981,069 people), uninformed (1,778,543 people), Elementary & secondary schools (897,406 people), Computer Systems Design (590,526 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (551,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Monroe College are Protective Services (254 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (145 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (98 degrees), Health (783 degrees), and Business (503 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Monroe College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Registered Nursing
    131 degrees awarded
  2. Health Services Administration
    123 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
    119 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Monroe College was Registered Nursing with 131 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

621
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,434
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 621 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College, which is 0.433 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,434).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 145 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.792 times less than the 183 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 145 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

63%
100% Completion Time
72%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 63% of students graduating from Monroe College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Monroe College is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    830 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    750 degrees awarded
  3. White
    101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Monroe College is black or african american (830 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (750 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    589 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Female
    546 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    241 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Monroe College is black or african american female (589 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (546 degrees).

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Operations

Monroe College employs 196 Instructors. Most academics at Monroe College are Female Instructor (123), and Male Instructor (73).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monroe College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 143 employees, Service, with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$46.1M
2023 Salaries
7.2%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Monroe College paid a median of $46.1M in salaries, a 7.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.11% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.47% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$14.2M
Instructional Salaries
196
Number of Employees

In 2023, Monroe College paid a total of $14.2M to 196 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
196 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
143 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Monroe College was Instructor with 196 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monroe College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 143 employees, Service with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Monroe College was Female Instructor with 123 employees, and Male Instructor with 73 employees.

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