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Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range850 to 1020

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate86.1%

The standout number is not the 86% acceptance rate, it is the 50% freshman retention rate, which means your plan for support matters from day one. For testing, Medgar Evers College is test-optional and very few students submit scores, so share an SAT only if it is a clear strength, ideally around 1020 or higher.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York facts and stats

Quick Facts

Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York enrolls about 3,736 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Medgar Evers College has a freshman retention rate of 50% and a 6-year graduation rate of 2%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Undergrad Enrollment3,736

Freshman Retention50%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate2%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Medgar Evers College?

Key Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Medgar Evers College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and possible superscoring, but confirm Medgar Evers College’s current application cutoff before relying on a late fall score.

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What you'll actually pay

At Medgar Evers College, in-state tuition is $6,930 and out-of-state tuition is $14,880. About 26% of students receive financial aid, so it’s worth reviewing grant, scholarship, and loan options as you compare your expected costs.

In-State Tuition$6,930

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$65

Students on Aid26%

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Medgar Evers College lists out-of-state tuition at $14,880, compared with $6,930 for in-state tuition. About 26% of students receive financial aid, so many students may need to plan for a meaningful share of costs beyond grants or scholarships. Actual costs can vary based on living expenses, course load, and individual financial need.