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Monroe University

#738 in US ranking Bronx, NY
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,574
Tuition & fees
$19,024
Avg. aid
$11,830
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
68%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$43,811
1 yr after graduation

What does Monroe University offer in terms of athletics?

Monroe University has intercollegiate sports opportunities associated with its Mustangs and Express athletic programs. These programs are tied to different campus settings and competition arrangements, so a prospective athlete should identify the team's home campus, governing association, division, and current roster requirements rather than assume that every sport is offered in the Bronx.

Reported sports across the institution include basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, cross-country, track and field, football, rugby, bowling, and cheerleading. That institution-wide list does not establish that each is a current varsity team at each location; some opportunities may have different competitive status. Students interested in recreational participation should ask campus student life staff separately about intramurals and fitness activities, which are not the same as varsity athletics.

What student groups and Associations are available at Monroe University?

Student involvement at Monroe University extends beyond classes, but the most useful organization list is the current roster for the campus a student will attend. Academic and professional interests, cultural activities, service, and student leadership are areas to ask the student life office about.

An applicant seeking a particular club should confirm that it is currently active, where and when it meets, and whether commuters or students at other campuses can participate. A university-sponsored event or support office is not necessarily a student-run association; the distinction matters to students hoping to organize activities or hold leadership positions.

Who studies at Monroe University?

Monroe University reported 8,141 enrolled students in its institutional profile. Its incoming population includes both first-time students and transfers: the reported counts were 1,180 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 580 transfer entrants.

In reported geographic figures, 81% of students were New York State residents, 8% came from other U.S. states, and 11% came from foreign countries. Those institution-wide proportions do not necessarily describe the composition of an individual classroom or campus. Reported ethnicity counts include 2,578 Black or African American students and 2,550 Hispanic or Latino students; counts and classifications should be read in the context of their reporting year and population.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is an institution-wide measure, not a promise about the size or instructor assignment of a particular course.

How does student life look like at Monroe University?

Daily student life at Monroe University is shaped substantially by commuting: the reported profile places 89% of students in the commuter group and 11% in campus housing. Class times, travel connections, and the location of activities may therefore matter as much as a calendar of events when students plan how to participate.

Reported student supports include personal or psychological counseling, a health clinic, and a veterans affairs office. Availability and appointment arrangements should be checked for the intended campus. Orientation, campus programming, and shared study spaces can provide ways to meet peers, while students with work or family commitments may need to plan around events held outside their class hours.

What libraries are available to students at Monroe University?

Monroe University identifies the Donald E. Simon Library among its library resources. Its institutional profile reports two libraries and the ability for students to reserve study rooms.

Students can use library staff and collections to support research and coursework; those taking online or cross-campus classes should confirm how to access electronic resources and research help remotely. The reported library profile does not indicate a 24-hour study area, so students who expect to work late should check current building hours and room-reservation rules for their campus.

Monroe University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

8141

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1125

Total staff

216 full time, 315 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Monroe University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 6,205
Graduate: 1,936

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 4,845
Part-time: 3,296

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 631
Men: 494

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 2,550
Black or African American: 2,578
White: 232
American Indian or Alaska Native: 20
Asian: 94
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 10
Two or more races: 143
Unknown: 65

Monroe University Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men––

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Football

Men––

Rugby

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Softball

Women––

Track and field

Both––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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