Monroe University
Bronx, NY 10468
About Monroe University
Monroe University is a private for-profit university in Bronx, New York, serving roughly 5,701 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.51% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,327 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Monroe University charges 14% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($19,024).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 51.95%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,327.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Monroe University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 769% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe University | $19,024 | $13,911 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,757 | — | 494 |
| New York (state median) | $14,000 | $8,903 | 275 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,860 | $20,660 | 1,347 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 27% below published tuition at Monroe University
Key findings
- Monroe University's average net price ($13,911) is 27% below published tuition ($19,024).
- Monroe University charges 14% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($19,024).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 36% above.
Monroe University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $19,024
Finding Monroe University charges 14% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $19,024. That is 14% above the national private for-profit median ($16,757). Versus the New York median ($14,000), sticker tuition is 36% above. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 56% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Monroe University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Monroe University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Monroe University is $13,911.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,911 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,008 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $6,748 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Monroe University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 27% lower after grants and scholarships.
Monroe University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Monroe University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$19,024
Avg. net price
$13,911
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $13,388 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,331 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,503 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,810 |
| $110,001+ | $20,671 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $76,096. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Monroe University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General328
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse197
- Public Administration and Social Service151
- 05.1091128
- Medical Office Management/Administration127
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 35% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Monroe University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Monroe University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Monroe University.
Campus
Location
Bronx, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10468
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 33% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,660 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Size
Enrollment
5,701
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 8,732
- Graduate
- 1,936
- Full-time share
- 68%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 56.78%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Monroe University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Monroe University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Monroe University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $13,236 | $13,236 | $11,116 |
| 2014 | $13,740 | $13,740 | $11,896 |
| 2015 | $14,148 | $14,148 | $12,225 |
| 2016 | $14,460 | $14,460 | $11,831 |
| 2017 | $14,976 | $14,976 | $11,821 |
| 2018 | $15,428 | $15,428 | $11,128 |
| 2019 | $15,860 | $15,860 | $11,323 |
| 2020 | $16,536 | $16,536 | $12,239 |
| 2021 | $16,686 | $16,686 | $13,148 |
| 2022 | $17,442 | $17,442 | $9,404 |
| 2023 | $17,922 | $17,922 | $10,376 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Monroe University reported total enrollment of about 5,701 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (39.6%), and Non-Resident Alien (11.2%). About 56.78% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Monroe University in 2024 is 5,701 students.
Over a full year, about 8,732 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 1,936 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.5%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
56.31% 100% Completion Time
51.95% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.31% of students graduating from Monroe University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Public Administration and Social Service: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Monroe University graduates earn a median of $48,327 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Monroe University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $48,327. Median federal loan debt: $20,000. Average net price used in cost models: $13,911.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Monroe University graduates report median earnings of $48,327 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Monroe University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (36 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Monroe University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Monroe University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Monroe University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 61.8%
- New York median 8.1 pp above median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 4.9 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 3.9 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,359
- New York median 0.79× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 0.78× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.84× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,404
- New York median 0.41× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 0.48× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.60× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Monroe University at a glance
Monroe University
Monroe University is a private for-profit institution in Bronx, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralRegistered Nursing/Registered NursePublic Administration and Social Service
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American43.0%Hispanic or Latino39.6%Non-Resident Alien11.2%
Schools near Monroe University
Other campuses in Bronx, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monroe University located?
Monroe University is located in Bronx, NY.
What is Monroe University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Monroe University is 67.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,989 applicants and 3,287 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Monroe University's tuition?
Monroe University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $19,024 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,911 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Monroe University cost?
Reported tuition is $19,024 and average net price is $13,911 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.
Why is Monroe University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Monroe University, published tuition is $19,024 while average net price is $13,911—about 27% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Monroe University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,911), completion (51.9% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($48,327). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Monroe University?
Monroe University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,732 students, Black or African American (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (39.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Monroe University?
About 49.1% of students at Monroe University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Monroe University earn?
Median earnings are $40,763 six years after entry and $48,327 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Monroe University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Monroe University public or private?
Monroe University is a private for-profit institution located in Bronx, NY.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.