- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $11,476 a year (2022–23)
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Monroe University GPA requirements
Monroe University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Monroe University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Monroe University acceptance rate
Monroe University admitted 2,741 of 4,060 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Monroe University (formerly Monroe College) is a private for-profit 4-year university in Bronx, New York, with 6,205 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Monroe University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
Monroe University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Monroe University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,476 a year at Monroe University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Monroe University with a 3.0 GPA?
Monroe University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Monroe University?
Monroe University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Monroe University?
Monroe University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,741 of 4,060 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Monroe University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Monroe University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Monroe University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Monroe University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Monroe University?
A lot: Monroe University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores and other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Monroe University consider legacy status?
Yes. Monroe University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Monroe University require an essay?
Yes. Monroe University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Monroe University accept AP credit?
Yes. Monroe University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Monroe University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,476 a year at Monroe University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Monroe UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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