Monroe University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 55% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Monroe University is a private for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York with approximately 5,701 undergraduate students enrolled. Monroe University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,522 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $34,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Monroe University is a private for-profit university in New York City. It was founded in 1933 and has campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle and Saint Lucia, with degree programs also available through Monroe Online. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $10,376 average net price is genuinely affordable, and debt at graduation is a manageable $12,672, which is well below the national average. However, a 57% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, and median earnings of $34,700 a decade out suggest limited long-term financial lift from the degree. Worth considering if cost is your primary constraint and you have a specific career program in mind, but look closely at outcomes for your particular field before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Monroe University graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($73,537 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Computer and Information Sciences, General ($63,796 vs $92,374).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 164 | $56,526 | $58,808 | −$2,282 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 148 | $51,137 | $68,257 | −$17,120 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 131 | $109,427 | $88,910 | +$20,517 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 119 | $50,142 | $55,378 | −$5,236 |
| Human Services, General | 78 | $56,245 | $48,597 | +$7,648 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 49 | $43,575 | $56,726 | −$13,151 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 49 | $63,796 | $92,374 | −$28,578 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 34 | $57,514 | $76,194 | −$18,680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | $73,537 | $47,382 | +$26,155 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,701 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Monroe University?
Monroe University has an acceptance rate of 68%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Monroe University hard to get into?
Monroe University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Monroe University cost?
The average net price at Monroe University is about $14,522 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe University?
Monroe University has a graduation rate of 57%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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