Monroe College

www.monroecollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,976

1.22% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$12,054

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.26%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

39.1%

3,845 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,256

58.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.1%

272 Graduates

About

Monroe College is a higher education institution located in Bronx County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Monroe College were Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (246 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees), and Health Services Administration (139 degrees).

In 2021, 2,458 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Monroe College. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (982 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (920 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Monroe College is $14,976, which is $−8,208 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Monroe College is $14,976, which is $−8,208 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,054.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Monroe College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 26% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,976

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Monroe College was $14,976. The cost of tuition at Monroe College is $−8,208 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Monroe College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,054

2021 Value

2.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Monroe College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,054. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Monroe College grew by 2.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Monroe College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,800

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Monroe College was of $7,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.96% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Monroe College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

26%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Monroe College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 45.7% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Monroe College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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.

1.26%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Monroe College was 1.26%, which represents 29 out of the 2297 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Monroe College received 3,845 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.83% annual growth. Out of those 3,845 applicants, 1,505 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 39.1% acceptance rate.

There were 7,256 students enrolled at Monroe College in 2021.

Monroe College has an overall enrollment yield of 59.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

39.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,505

Accepted Out of 3,845

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Monroe College was 39.1% (1,505 admissions from 3,845 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 48.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.83%, while admissions declined by −24.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Monroe College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Monroe College had a total enrollment of 7,256 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Monroe College is 4,244 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,012. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Monroe College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Monroe College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.8% Black or African American, 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, 3.75% White, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Monroe College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.3%) and Black or African American Male (16.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Monroe College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,256 students. The full-time enrollment at Monroe College is 4,244 and the part-time enrollment is 3,012. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Monroe College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Monroe College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Monroe College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Monroe College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
3,109 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,567 enrolled students
Asian
363 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Monroe College is 42.8% Black or African American, 35.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, 3.75% White, 0.345% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.317% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.248% Two or More Races. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 986 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 (982 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (920 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Monroe College is Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (246 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees) and Health Services Administration (139 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (469 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (198 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,048,533 people), Other managers (795,505 people), Software developers (598,352 people), Financial managers (486,348 people), and Chief executives & legislators (390,772 people).

The most specialized majors at Monroe College in 2021 are Protective Services (469 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (198 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Business (745 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (205 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Monroe College are Protective Services (469 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (198 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Business (745 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (205 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (980,979 people), Elementary & secondary schools (670,680 people), Banking & related activities (543,389 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (513,265 people), and Insurance carriers (478,433 people).

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 (2021)

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
246 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
197 degrees awarded
Health Services Administration
139 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Monroe College was Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration with 246 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Monroe College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

736

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,722

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 736 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,722).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Monroe College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.566 times less than the 304 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 304 degrees were awarded to men at Monroe College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.77 times more than the 172 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 62% of students graduating from Monroe College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Monroe College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.368% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
982 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
920 degrees awarded
White
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Monroe College is black or african american (982 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (920 degrees).

1.1% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
683 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
669 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Monroe College is black or african american female (683 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (669 degrees).

Operations

Monroe College employs 199 Instructors. Most academics at Monroe College are Female Instructor (123), and Male Instructor (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monroe College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 137 employees, Service, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$46.3M

2021 Salaries

2.47%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Monroe College paid a median of $46.3M in salaries, a 2.47% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

199

Number of Employees

In 2021, Monroe College paid a total of $14M to 199 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

199 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

137 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Monroe College was Instructor with 199 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monroe College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 137 employees, Service with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Monroe College was Female Instructor with 123 employees, and Male Instructor with 76 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Monroe College.