Applying to MEC

Acceptance RateSAT Median
83.00% 980
CUNY Medgar Evers College's acceptance rate is 83.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 11,239 students applied and 9,328 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into MEC.
MEC's acceptance rate places 81st out of 166 New York colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 980 at MEC. MEC's SAT score ranks 75th out of 91 New York colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to MEC, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of CUNY Medgar Evers College is 83.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.00%. 4,698 men and 6,411 women applied to MEC and 3,899 men and 5,321 women students were accepted.
Among them, 312 men and 426 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at MEC.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at MEC
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants11,2394,6986,41100
Admitted9,3283,8995,32100
Enrolled74631242600
Acceptance Rate 83.00%82.99%83.00%--
Yield 8.00%8.00%8.01%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
CUNY Medgar Evers College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 9 students (1% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 980 with 540 SAT EBRW and 440 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 400. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 450 and 25th percentile is 380 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at MEC
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total7809801000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing400540550
SAT Math380440450
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at MEC. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply CUNY Medgar Evers College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
MEC Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools of CUNY Medgar Evers College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to MEC.
Admission Information for Applying to MEC
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationhttps://www.mec.cuny.edu/admissions/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.cuny.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor
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