MCNY Description
Metropolitan College of New York is a liberal arts college with a twist. Its ”Purpose-Centered” educational philosophy is more focused than the traditional liberal arts approach, with each semester driven by a specific purpose or theme.
Additionally, the school’s academics are more professionally oriented. MCNY is divided into two schools: The Audrey Cohen School for Humanities and Education, and the School of Management. The college offers over 15 certificates and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fields like Public Affairs, Business Administration and Substance Abuse Counseling.
One of Metropolitan College of New York’s more unique degree programs is the Bachelor of Arts in American Urban Studies. This interdisciplinary program leads to a variety of civil service careers.
Undergraduate admissions requirements include an application, high school or GED transcript, proof of immunizations and SAT scores. Graduate admissions requirements vary by program, but usually include an application, essay and official transcripts.
Most financial aid at Metropolitan College of New York comes from state and federal assistance. The school also funds institutional scholarships, which are based on merit and need.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$16,750
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,750
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
1,084
MCNY Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 581
- Freshman Class
- 126
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,084
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 53%
- Graduate
- 47%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 96%
- Out-of-State
- 4%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 62%
- Men
- 38%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 64%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 6%
- Latino
- 18%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- New York
- 96%
- New Jersey
- 3%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 4%
- Domestic
- 96%
