Metropolitan College of New York

https://www.mcny.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,338

2021 Average Net Price

$25,596

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.18%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77.3%

88 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

660

77.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

23.4%

11 Graduates

About

Metropolitan College of New York is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Metropolitan College of New York were General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (36 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (36 degrees).

In 2021, 420 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Metropolitan College of New York. 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (235 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $−3,846 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $19,338, which is $−3,846 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 $25,596.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,338

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York was $19,338. The cost of tuition at Metropolitan College of New York is $−3,846 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$25,596

2021 Value

6.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Metropolitan College of New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,596. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Metropolitan College of New York grew by 6.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Metropolitan College of New York (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

$9,600

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Metropolitan College of New York was of $9,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Metropolitan College of New York received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Metropolitan College of New York (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.

1.18%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Metropolitan College of New York was 1.18%, which represents 8 out of the 679 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

Metropolitan College of New York received 88 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 39.7% annual growth. Out of those 88 applicants, 68 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.3% acceptance rate.

There were 660 students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in 2021.

Metropolitan College of New York has an overall enrollment yield of 27.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 88

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Metropolitan College of New York was 77.3% (68 admissions from 88 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 40.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 39.7%, while admissions grew by 15.3%..

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

Enrollment

Metropolitan College of New York had a total enrollment of 660 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 511 students and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.7% Black or African American, 30.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% White, 2.27% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (45.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.9%) and Black or African American Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (40.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (21.7%) and Black or African American Male (12.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 660 students. The full-time enrollment at Metropolitan College of New York is 511 and the part-time enrollment is 149. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at Metropolitan College of New York 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 Metropolitan College of New York (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

36%

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 Metropolitan College of New York was 36%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Metropolitan College of New York had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
341 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
202 enrolled students
White
42 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Metropolitan College of New York is 51.7% Black or African American, 30.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% White, 2.27% Asian, 1.82% Two or More Races, 0.303% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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, 21 students (3.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 202 more women than men received degrees from Metropolitan College of New York. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (235 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York is General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (36 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Metropolitan College of New York, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees awarded), Business (213 degrees), and EDUCATION. (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,794,028 people), Registered nurses (1,452,944 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,242 people), Other managers (767,307 people), and Financial managers (486,769 people).

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees awarded), Business (213 degrees), EDUCATION. (36 degrees), and Health (68 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 Metropolitan College of New York are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees awarded), Business (213 degrees), EDUCATION. (36 degrees), and Health (68 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Metropolitan College of New York are Elementary & secondary schools (3,275,902 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,859,503 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (625,502 people), Computer Systems Design (503,270 people), and Banking & related activities (500,920 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Metropolitan College of New York.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
104 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
36 degree-majors awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Metropolitan College of New York was General Business Administration & Management with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Metropolitan College of New York according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

109

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

311

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 109 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York, which is 0.35 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (311).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Metropolitan College of New York by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.369 times less than the 84 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Metropolitan College of New York in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.71 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Metropolitan College of New York completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Metropolitan College of New York is Male and Hispanic or Latino (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, 27.3% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
235 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
94 degrees awarded
White
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american (235 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (94 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
185 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
79 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Metropolitan College of New York is black or african american female (185 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (79 degrees).

Operations

Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at nearly $875k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.44M (164%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Metropolitan College of New York had a total salary expenditure of 25.9M. Metropolitan College of New York employs 9 Associate professors, 8 Professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at Metropolitan College of New York are Male Professor (5), Male Associate professor (5), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 24 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Endowment

$875k

2021 Endowment

9.03%

growth from 2020

Metropolitan College of New York has an endowment valued at about $875k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Metropolitan College of New York grew 9.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Metropolitan College of New York (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.71M

2021 Salaries

6.89%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Metropolitan College of New York paid a median of $9.71M in salaries, which represents 37.5% of their overall expenditure ($25.9M) and a 6.89% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Metropolitan College of New York paid a total of $1.57M to 19 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.1% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

9 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York were Associate professor with 9 employees, Professor with 8 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 24 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Metropolitan College of New York was Male Professor with 5 employees, Male Associate professor with 5 employees, and Female Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Metropolitan College of New York.