More selective than 23% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MEC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
MEC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, MEC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 520 |
| SAT math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 850 | 1020 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
MEC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 440–520 | 410–500 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 400–550 | 380–450 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MEC compared with other New York colleges?
MEC has the 108th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | 84% | 42% | $18,701 |
| 105 | Associated Beth Rivkah Schools | 84% | 77% | $22,709 |
| 106 | University of Mount Saint Vincent | 85% | 57% | $21,696 |
| 107 | Mercy University | 86% | 46% | $14,072 |
| 108 | CUNY Medgar Evers College | 86% | 20% | $5,718 |
| 109 | Long Island University | 86% | 57% | $33,062 |
| 110 | Villa Maria College | 87% | 31% | $13,494 |
| 111 | Iona University | 87% | 56% | $29,188 |
| 112 | Manhattanville University | 87% | 58% | $20,991 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at MEC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MEC admissions questions
What is the MEC acceptance rate?
CUNY Medgar Evers College accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,372 of 11,239 applicants were admitted.
Does MEC require the SAT or ACT?
CUNY Medgar Evers College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for MEC?
The middle 50% of CUNY Medgar Evers College enrolled first-year students scored 850–1020 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at MEC?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (757 of 9,372).
Is MEC getting harder to get into?
CUNY Medgar Evers College accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to CUNY Medgar Evers College overview