Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York

Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York is a public, state school in an urban setting in Brooklyn, New York. MEC was founded in 1969 and now enrolls around 5,237 students a year, including 5,237 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at MEC! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of MEC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? MEC students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at MEC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? MEC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at MEC on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at MEC on the Student Life page.

2021 MEC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	2.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	90%

Is MEC a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what MEC offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at MEC

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 53% of students who start at MEC return the next year. Around 20% of students who started at MEC earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook MEC Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

MEC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $500000 thousand. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $14,605 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at MEC

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. MEC meets 47.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend MEC full-time are awarded $6,975 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at MEC. Based on this information, how does MEC sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is MEC a good school for you?

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Where is MEC?

MEC is located in the urban setting of Brooklyn, New York, less than an hour from New York City.

If you want to see MEC for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-278 to Brooklyn, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John F. Kennedy International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what MEC and Brooklyn are like without leaving home.

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