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Monroe University

New Rochelle, Bronx GI Bill Approved Yellow Ribbon Program

Overview

Monroe University, originally the Monroe College or Monroe School of Business, was founded in 1933 in New York City. Named after James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States, it has expanded over 80 years to include campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle, Saint Lucia, and Manhattan.
Monroe University (Formerly Monroe College) is a national leader in higher education access, affordability, and attainment. Monroe University (Formerly Monroe College) champions the power of education to promote social mobility and transform communities, advocating for policies that serve students’ best interests.
Monroe University (Formerly Monroe College) is a top choice for international students pursuing master's degrees on the East Coast and NYC area, thanks to its prime locations, excellent reputation, high teaching quality, legal full-time work opportunities, and low onsite class frequency. All professional programs are held at the New Rochelle Campus.

Locations

  • New Rochelle: 434 Main St, New Rochelle, NY 10801
  • Bronx: 2501 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468

Class Format

  • Format: Online, On Campus, Hybrid
  • On-site Frequency: At least visit once per month

Accreditations

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Programs

Master's

  • Master in Public Administration
  • MBA
  • MBA (STEM)
  • MS Computer Science
  • MS Forensic Psychology
  • MS in Accounting
  • MS in Criminal Justice
  • MS in Data Science
  • MS in Health Care Administration
  • MS in Public Health
  • MS of Public Health Data Science
  • MS of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Bachelor's

  • BS Computer Information Systems
  • BS Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
  • BS Community Health and Wellness
  • BBA
  • BBA Sports Management
  • BBA Finance
  • BBA Business Management
  • BBA Accounting
  • BBA Hospitality Management
  • BS Early Childhood Education
  • BS Childhood Education
  • BS Human Services
  • BS Emergency and Disaster Management
  • BS Criminal Justice
  • BS Health Services Administration
  • BS Health Sciences
  • BS Community Health and Wellness
  • BS Nursing
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Tuition Cost

  • Bachelor's: $84,120
  • Master's: $25,236
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Military Education Benefits

  • GI Bill: ✅ Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program: ✅ Yes
  • BAH Rate: $2,955 - $7,632
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Enrollment Windows

Program Start Date/Application Deadline/Enrollment Deadline

  • Spring: Apr 29, 2026 / Mar 29, 2026 / Apr 24, 2026
  • Summer: Jun 20, 2026 / May 20, 2026 / May 15, 2026
  • Fall: Sep 5, 2026 / Aug 5, 2026 / Sep 4, 2026

Tuition Cost and GI Bill Coverage

  • Bachelor's: $84,120
  • Master's: $25,236

Master's

Master in Public Administration

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MBA

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MBA (STEM)

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS Computer Science

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS Forensic Psychology

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS in Accounting

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS in Criminal Justice

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS in Data Science

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS in Health Care Administration

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS in Public Health

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS of Public Health Data Science

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

MS of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

  • Program Duration: 96 months
  • Program Format: Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Monthly
  • Total Credits: 36
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

Bachelor's

BS Computer Information Systems

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Community Health and Wellness

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA Sports Management

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA Finance

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA Business Management

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA Accounting

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BBA Hospitality Management

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Early Childhood Education

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Childhood Education

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Human Services

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Emergency and Disaster Management

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Criminal Justice

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Health Services Administration

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Health Sciences

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Community Health and Wellness

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

BS Nursing

  • Program Duration: 48 months
  • Program Format: On Campus, Online, Hybrid
  • Onsite Frequency: Weekly
  • Total Credits: 120
  • Credits for Military Service: ✅ Yes

Tuition (Covered by GI Bill)

# of Credits $ Per Credits Total Tuition GI Bill Coverage
Bachelor's 120 $701 $84,120 $84,120
Master's 36 $701 $25,236 $25,236

Other Fees

  • $ 0
  • This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

General Requirements

  • Application Link
  • Application Fee: $50
  • GPA Requirement: 3.0
  • GMAT/GRE Waiver: ✅ Yes

Military and Veteran Affairs

Students utilizing Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, such as Vocational Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31), Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33), and/or Yellow Ribbon Program, are responsible for providing specific documentation to Monroe University to ensure timely enrollment and access to educational benefits. This documentation is essential to verify eligibility and initiate the certification process with the VA.

Eligibility Documents for Using VA Benefits

  • R&E Chapter 31 VA Form 28-1905 or PO Authorizations (Authorization and Certification of Entrance or Reentrance into Rehabilitation and Certification of Status)
    OR
  • Post 9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33 and Chapter 35 Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or Education Enrollment Status form (printed via va.gov )

Documents required by the School Certifying Official for VA certification:

  • Statement of Obligation & Responsibilities
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • Certification request to use VA Vocational Rehabilitation or Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits

The VA requires the review of all prior credit, including official JST Transcripts:

  • Official JST Transcripts (jst.doded.mil/jst)
  • Official Transcripts: Other Institutions Transcripts (previously attended)

Credits Transfer

Monroe University helps service members and veterans turn their experience into academic credit by recognizing ACE-recommended military training, CLEP and DANTES exams, PEP, USAFI coursework, as well as credits from previous colleges, police or corrections academy training, and relevant professional or life experience. As a member of SOC, ConAP, and the DANTES External Degree Catalog, Monroe offers a streamlined path for military students to apply their existing knowledge toward a degree.

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