Metropolitan College Of New York
Location and Contact Information
431 Canal StNew York, NY 10013-1919
USA
Main Tel: 80000000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Metropolitan College of New York, also referred to as MCNY, is located in New York City, United States. It was founded in the year 1964 by Audrey Cohen, an educational pioneer, and was originally known as the Audrey Cohen College. The college offers degrees and certificates in various fields of study including childhood education, media management, business administration, professional studies, and emergency and disaster management. MCNY is organized into two schools, which follow the purpose-centered education philosophy of the founder. They are:
- School of Management
- The Audrey Cohen School for Human Services and Education
Students of MCNY are part of the on-campus organizations such as the Student Government, International Students, Pi Alpha Alpha, and Film Forum.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in family and social work and business and management.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Selective admissions.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other specialized institutions.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Metropolitan College Of New York:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | 2,702 |
| 2 | Barry University | Miami, FL | 8,581 |
| 3 | City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | Chicago, IL | 4,063 |
| 4 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 17,327 |
| 5 | Shorter College-Professional Studies | Atlanta, GA | 1,987 |
| 6 | South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 7,989 |
| 7 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | Chicago, IL | 6,873 |
| 8 | Sojourner-Douglass College | Baltimore, MD | 1,242 |
| 9 | City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago, IL | 9,711 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 287 | 4 |
| Bachelor | 165 | 3 |
| Associate | 59 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 24 |
Students
Student enrollment was 987 in 2009-2010 (947 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.
Students under 25 years old represent 23% of the student body. About 27% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 52% Women 50% All 51%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Metropolitan College Of New York offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Fields Other Than Education And Business).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Finance
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
- Urban Studies/Affairs
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