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Monroe College

About Monroe College

Monroe College was founded in 1933 as a women's business school in the Bronx and is now a private college and graduate institution in the United States. It was once known as the 'Monroe School of Business.' It was renamed Monroe Business Institute once it became an approved junior college in 1972. It was renamed Monroe College after being accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in 1990. The Bronx, New Rochelle, and Saint Lucia are the three sites where Monroe University has campuses. Since 1967, the Bronx campus has been housed under Fordham University and consists of seven buildings.

New Rochelle's campus consists of six buildings, a Culinary Arts Center, and 'The Dining Lab,' a student-run restaurant. Dining Lab provides students with the opportunity to improve their managerial, culinary, and hospitality abilities. The campus in Saint Lucia is close to Castries, the Caribbean island's capital.

The undergraduate degree programmes are divided into nine faculties: the School of Allied Health has five degree programmes, the School of Business and Accounting has seven degree programmes, the School of Criminal Justice has four degree programmes, The Culinary Institute of New York at Monroe College has two degree programmes, the School of Hospitality Management has two degree programmes, the School of Education has one degree programme, and the School of Information Technology has one degree programme.

Monroe College also offers five degrees in the School of Allied Health, seven degrees in the School of Business and Accounting, five degrees in the School of Criminal Justice, three degrees in the School of Hospitality Management, three degrees in the School of Information Technology, and one degree in the School of Nursing, all of which are available online.

Monroe College's student life is jam-packed with events, sports, competitions, and opportunities provided by more than 50 groups with over 700 members. Monroe College competes in a variety of sports, including men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, softball, football, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field, and women's volleyball, in the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Why Monroe College?

  • US News and World Report named it the most affordable private college in New York.
  • Washington Monthly magazine ranked it #62 among the top 100 master's degree-granting universities.
  • At Monroe, there are 75 nations represented.
  • 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Monroe College Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) 2 year USD 20983
MBA (1 Courses) 2 year USD 14688
Law (2 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year USD 15428 - USD 16256
Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year USD 16256 - USD 17804
Management (5 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year USD 16256 - USD 29376

Monroe College Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Information Technology (IT) TOEFL , IELTS
Law TOEFL , IELTS
Management TOEFL , IELTS

Monroe College International Student Admissions

Monroe College admits overseas applicants who have finished secondary school with a college prepared curriculum, met the minimum grade point equivalent, submitted the certified academic records, met the appropriate deadlines, and had their financial assistance validated for admission.

International and domestic applicants go through the same admissions process. International applicants, on the other hand, must meet some additional conditions.

How to apply Monroe College?

Application Portal: Students may apply online at the university’s official website. 

Application Fee: USD 35

Basic Admission Requirements: International applicants must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for Monroe College Admissions:

  1. A completed online application
  2. Scanned official high school and college transcripts or get original documents to the campus during enrolment
  3. Transcripts evaluated by an authorized agency, which are: Official Transcript Translations and Credential Evaluation
  4. Proof of English Proficiency

Monroe College English Proficiency Test Scores

To demonstrate English competence, international applicants from non-native English speaking nations must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent scores. The university's basic requirements are as follows:

Test Minimum required score for Undergraduate Program Minimum required score for Graduate Program
TOEFL iBT 60-74 80
IELTS 5.5 6.0

Monroe College Financial Aid

Before submitting an application to Monroe College, an overseas applicant should check the tuition and living fees listed below. International students seeking admission to Monroe should calculate a budget for studying in the United States based on the costs listed below:

Scholarship type Benefits and Eligibility
International Scholarship Granted to Monroe undergraduate international F1 matriculated students who have excelled in their high school academics. Eligibility - GPA of 3.0 or above
Graduate International Scholarship Monroe graduate foreign F1 matriculated students are permitted for this award. Eligibility - GPA of 3.75 from the previous university or college.

Monroe College Highlights

Type of university Private
Campus setting Urban
Total Enrolment 8,000
International Students 1,200
Student-faculty ratio 18:1
Acceptance rate 58%
Graduation rate 52%
Academic Calendar Semester Based
Intake Sessions Fall, Spring, Summer
Test Scores Required TOEFL, IELTS, AND GRE
Financial Aid Scholarships and Grants
Website https://www.monroecollege.edu/

Monroe College Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
Tuition $14,976
Books and Supplies $900
Other Fees $1,560
Room and Board $11,300
Budget for Other Expenses $4,800
Total One Year Cost $33,536

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

Monroe College Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 13,370

Postgraduate

$ 14,260

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 4,000

Campus accommodation

$ 4,467

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.