Monroe College

Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future. Monroe is recognized as a leader in providing a focused, career-oriented, quality education that integrates classroom learning with real-world experience. Monroe offers a range certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.  

The College stands out for many reasons, and one of those reasons is the faculty. Monroe faculty are more than just professors—they are mentors, motivators and members of the Monroe family. Even more, each professor brings invaluable experience into the classroom.  Whether they are former NYPD detectives, business leaders, chefs or nurses, Monroe professors make sure their students benefit from their practical knowledge. At Monroe, there are no huge lecture halls. Because classes are small, instruction is personalized and professors know their students by name. It’s one of the main reasons our students do well—there’s always a professor who will arrive early or stay late to help a student understand and learn. Because of their dedication, Monroe faculty receive over a 90% positive rating on student surveys. 

Monroe Facts/Accomplishments

·        Ranked ‘Most Affordable Private College in New York State’ by U.S. News and World Report

·        Online bachelor’s degree program ranked third in New York State by U.S. News and World Report

·        350 military veterans currently serve as students

·        75 countries represented at Monroe

·        14,000 students have graduated over the last 5 years

·        $12,000,000 in scholarships and grants were provided to students in 2013

·        Ranked among top 100 (#62) Universities conferring master’s degrees by Washington Monthly magazine

Academics at Monroe College

For more than 80 years, Monroe College has dedicated itself to providing career-oriented education and training. Monroe's academic programs have been custom-designed to maximize student success. The College provides well-developed support systems both in and out of the classroom, allowing students who are serious about their goals to thrive.

Campus Locations

·        Bronx Campus

o   A fixture in the Fordham section of the Bronx since 1967, the Monroe College Bronx campus provides students with a wide array of educational experiences-- including its reputable nursing program—in a distinctly urban setting. With its seven buildings, Monroe College’s Bronx campus is an important part of one of the borough’s most well-known areas. The Fordham shopping district, made up of over 300 local and nationwide businesses, contributes to the vitality of Bronx campus life.

·        Now Rochelle Campus

o   Located in downtown New Rochelle, a thriving suburban community in Westchester County, the Monroe College New Rochelle campus is nestled in a diverse area that includes small shops and large stores, neighborhood restaurants and chains and the mammoth New Roc City entertainment and shopping complex that contains movie theaters, a skating rink and arcade.

o   Because the campus lies in an active suburban community with numerous convenient transportation options, Monroe students are able to commute to school. However, the campus also provides residence for over 1,000 students, who dorm in sixteen separate buildings, including Alison Hall, which houses 200 students, and the campus’ newest construction, Gaddy Hall, which provides housing for 300 students. There are six academic buildings on the New Rochelle campus, including a state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Center, which was opened right in the center of the campus in late 2006.

·        St. Lucia Campus

o   The scenic Monroe College St. Lucia campus in Barnard Hill Castries on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia combines the best of many worlds. With a spectacular view from a hill that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, the St. Lucia campus provides a serene setting just minutes away from the bustling city of Castries.

o   Conveniently located between Margot and Rodney Bays and the Central Airport, St. Lucia campus students, faculty and staff enjoy convenient access to some of the Caribbean’s most stunning beaches.

·        Queens Ext. Site

o   Monroe's Queens Extension Site is located in the heart of downtown Flushing, a vibrant and ethnically diverse district of Queens. The campus is located one block away from Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, New York City's second busiest transportation hub after Times Square in Manhattan. 

o   The Queens Extension Site is ideal for busy adult professionals looking to take their career to the next level by earning a graduate degree. It allows for a flexible, hybrid schedule of onsite and online courses.

·        Florida Extension Office

o   The Monroe Florida Extension Office works within the Orlando community as a resource for prospective students, current students, and alumni. The main mission of the office is to provide Floridian residents the same type of personalized experience they would receive walking through the doors at one of our campuses. The Florida office plays a vital role in helping prospective students and their families navigate the college selection process. 

Working at Monroe

Helping others achieve their educational goals is one of the most fulfilling jobs possible. At Monroe College, we have a passion for helping students succeed through individualized attention, quality academics and innovative thinking. If you share a passion for helping urban and international students succeed and enjoy a fast-paced, open and supportive culture, Monroe College is the place for you.