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Metropolitan College of New York
Metropolitan College of New York admits nearly everyone — 90% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Metropolitan College of New York is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Metropolitan College of New York sits in New York proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Community Organization and Advocacy, where graduates median $55,162 four years out. Faculty pay averages $85,848 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 402 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 20% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Metropolitan College of New York does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 90% who got into Metropolitan College of New York did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Metropolitan College of New York received 81 applications and admitted 62 (76.5%), with 23 enrolling.
How Metropolitan College of New York compares
| Metropolitan College of New York | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $20,188 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,236 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Metropolitan College of New York's median earnings are $46,236 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $20,188 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Metropolitan College of New York lists tuition at $20,188 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Metropolitan College of New York's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $20,188 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 402 undergraduates, Metropolitan College of New York is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
40% graduate within six years. Roughly 60% don't — ask a Metropolitan College of New York tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Metropolitan College of New York
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $55,162 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,170 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $36,644 |
Median earnings for these 3 Metropolitan College of New York programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,236 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 4 additional Metropolitan College of New York programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Metropolitan College of New York?
Metropolitan College of New York doesn't look at test scores; its 90% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Metropolitan College of New York's acceptance rate?
76.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 62 admitted from 81 applicants.
How much does Metropolitan College of New York cost?
At Metropolitan College of New York, published tuition is $20,188 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Metropolitan College of New York's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Metropolitan College of New York graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,236 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz — 87.4% admitted
- Culinary Institute of America — 91.1% admitted
- CUNY Medgar Evers College — 86.1% admitted
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York — 92% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.