“A CUNY senior college in Central Brooklyn committed to social justice, equity, and transformative education.”
Medgar Evers College is a public senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) located in Central Brooklyn, founded in 1970 following years of community organizing in the historically Black neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, and Brownsville. The college opened its doors in fall 1971 as an experimental four-year institution offering both career and transfer associate degrees alongside baccalaureate degrees, with a mission to serve the educational needs of Central Brooklyn's predominantly Black communities. Named for Medgar Evers, the African-American civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963, the college embodies a legacy of empowerment, social justice, and community-centered scholarship. Today Medgar Evers enrolls approximately 3,233 undergraduates across four academic schools: the School of Business, the School of Professional and Community Development, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and the School of Science, Health and Technology. The college offers both associate and bachelor's degrees, with especially strong programs in nursing, education, accounting, biology, and social work. Nursing graduates lead in post-graduation earnings among majors at the college, while the education and social work programs prepare graduates for service roles in NYC's public schools and community organizations. The U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges ranked Medgar Evers #176 among National Liberal Arts Colleges and #15 among Top Public Schools in that category. As a CUNY senior college, Medgar Evers offers one of the most affordable four-year college experiences in the New York metro area: $7,352/year for New York State residents and $15,302/year for out-of-state and international students. Seventy-five percent of students receive financial aid, with an average award of $7,850/year. The college operates as part of the CUNY-wide test-blind admissions policy, removing SAT/ACT scores from the admissions decision entirely to expand access. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Medgar Evers students have extensive internship, research, and cultural opportunities across New York City, making the college a launchpad for upward mobility with a deeply rooted sense of community purpose.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
National Universities
US News 2026
Top Public Schools
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Top Public Schools — National Liberal Arts
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Priority Deadline
Priority scholarship consideration
Regular Rolling
Rolling admission; international applicants should apply earlier for visa processing
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$7,352
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$15,302
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Accounting, business administration, economics, and entrepreneurship programs preparing students for careers in NYC's corporate and small-business sectors
Public administration, social work, and interdisciplinary programs focused on community-engaged scholarship and civic leadership
Humanities, social sciences, and teacher preparation programs licensed for NYC public school placement
Biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and health professions including nationally accredited nursing
4 years
The college's flagship program, with graduates earning among the highest post-graduation salaries (~$94,129 average). Accredited nursing curriculum with clinical placements at major NYC hospitals.
4 years
Prepares teachers for early childhood, elementary, and special education licensure in New York, with strong placement in NYC public schools serving diverse urban communities.
4 years
CPA-exam pathway program with career outcomes near $38,797 annually post-graduation; connections to NYC's finance industry.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,302
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
