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Monroe University
Most applicants get into Monroe University — 67.5% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Monroe University sits in Bronx proper — a for-profit campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11.2% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $109,427 four years out. Faculty pay averages $76,308 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 5,701 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 66.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Monroe University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 67.5% who got into Monroe University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Monroe University received 4,989 applications and admitted 3,287 (65.9%), with 1,145 enrolling.
How Monroe University compares
| Monroe University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 67.5% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $18,464 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $41,236 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Monroe University's median earnings are $41,236 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $18,464 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Monroe University lists tuition at $18,464 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Monroe University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $18,464 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Monroe University enrolls 5,701 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Monroe University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
56.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Monroe University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Monroe University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,427 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $73,537 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $63,796 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,514 |
| Public Health | $56,526 |
| Human Services, General | $56,245 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $51,137 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,142 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $43,575 |
Median earnings for these 9 Monroe University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $41,236 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 3 additional Monroe University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Monroe University?
Monroe University doesn't look at test scores; its 67.5% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Monroe University's acceptance rate?
65.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,287 admitted from 4,989 applicants.
How much does Monroe University cost?
At Monroe University, published tuition is $18,464 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Monroe University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Monroe University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $41,236 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- Molloy University — 81.7% admitted
- Nazareth University — 74.7% admitted
- The New School — 63.5% admitted
- Marymount Manhattan College — 82.6% 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.