Monroe University

Overview

Monroe University is a New York-based college [1] offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through on-campus and online formats across multiple locations [2]. The institution operates campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle [1], along with a Saint Lucia campus and Monroe Online [8]. Academic units include the King Graduate School, the Culinary Institute of New York, Monroe Online, ESL Programs, Continuing & Professional Education, an Honors Program, and a Professional Studies Degree that accepts up to 90 transfer credits including credit for work experience [4]. Monroe describes its campuses as international and multicultural, serving students from all backgrounds [3], with over 100 countries represented in its student body [6]. The university cites a number 3 ranking from US News & World Report for social mobility and describes itself as one of the most affordable private colleges in New York State [5][6]. Monroe maintains over 500 corporate partnerships whose employees qualify for tuition reductions and specialized training [7].

The company's own site places it in New York: Text explicitly states 'Monroe University, is a New York-based college' with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, plus messaging 'NYC Is . [2]

Monroe operates a Bronx commuter campus that houses the King Graduate School, a residential New Rochelle campus that includes the Culinary Institute of New York, a Saint Lucia campus and Monroe Online. [8]

Business address: 2501 Jerome Ave, New York, New York, 10468. [10]

Growth & traction

Monroe cites a "#3 Ranked Top Performer on Social Mobility" placement from US News & World Report for "successfully graduating economically disadvantaged students." [5]

Monroe says "100+ Countries Represented in Our Student Body" and describes itself as "One of the Most Affordable Private Colleges in NY State." [6]

Partnerships

Monroe publishes "500+ Corporate Partnerships" whose employees qualify for tuition reductions and specialized training, and through which Monroe students can gain internships. [7]