School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in New Rochelle, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

29 Castle Pl
New Rochelle, NY 10805-2339
Main Phone: (914) 632-5300
Web Site: www.cnr.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,639 (full-time equivalent) students. 85.3% of students attend full-time, while 14.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 115 male students and 903 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 11.3% of the student body, while females made up 88.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (35)%, Hispanic (8)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 420 or higher. One fourth of students scored 490 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Business

• General Communications

• Educational Administration
• ESL And Language
• General Education
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Nursing

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Gerontology
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Classical, Ancient, And Near East Language And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Other Performing And Visual Art

• Religion

• Chemistry
• General Physical Sciences

• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

The College Of New Rochelle reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

The College Of New Rochelle is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

The College Of New Rochelle belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• New York State Women's College Athletic Association (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school record is recommended.
• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.