What Monroe University does

Monroe University is a private, for-profit higher education institution headquartered in New Rochelle, New York, with additional campuses in the Bronx and Castries, Saint Lucia, plus an online delivery channel marketed as Monroe Online. Founded in 1933 and previously known as Monroe College, the university serves undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students through three principal product lines: undergraduate degree programs (including associate and bachelor's degrees in business, criminal justice, health services, culinary arts, and early childhood education); the King Graduate School, which offers graduate degrees designed for working adults with evening and weekend scheduling; and Monroe Online, providing remote access to the same degree portfolio. Sub-brands include the Culinary Institute of New York on the New Rochelle campus and athletics programs Monroe Express (Bronx) and Monroe Mustangs (New Rochelle). The university is positioned as one of the Most Affordable Private Colleges in New York State, supports transfer of up to 90 credits including credit for work experience, and serves a student body drawn from over 100 countries.

The university's go-to-market is sales-led, relying on a traditional admissions funnel — campus visits, open houses, webinars, and online inquiry forms — augmented by a 500+ corporate partnership network that drives employee referrals into enrollment and internship pipelines for students. Revenue is tuition- and fee-driven across undergraduate, graduate, continuing-education, and ESL program streams, with international student enrollment as a distinct geographic segment. The underlying technology stack is conventional: a web-based learning management system, student information systems, the MyMonroe student portal with IT Help Desk support, and standard campus networks; the source data discloses no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or developer-facing APIs. Operational risks include a December 2024 data breach affecting 320,973 individuals — with notification delayed until January 2026 — which has triggered active class-action investigations by multiple law firms and introduces both reputational and regulatory exposure for the institution.

Name

Monroe University

Legal name

Monroe University

Website

https://monroeu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Monroe University is a private, for-profit higher education institution headquartered in New Rochelle, NY, operating campuses in Bronx, New Rochelle, and Saint Lucia, plus Monroe Online, serving undergraduate, graduate, continuing-education, and international students from over 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Online degree programs
• Graduate business school
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs, including online and on-campus offerings. Additional revenue from continuing education and professional development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Monroe University is a private for-profit higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, ESL, and continuing professional education programs across three physical campuses (Bronx and New Rochelle in New York, and Castries, Saint Lucia) and through its online learning platform, Monroe Online. The King Graduate School offers graduate degrees for working adults, while the Culinary Institute of New York provides culinary arts training. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees paid by enrolled students.

Product overview

Monroe University is a private educational institution offering a multi-format portfolio of academic programs across three physical campuses (Bronx, New Rochelle, and Saint Lucia) and online. The university's educational offerings are organized into three main product lines: (1) Undergraduate Programs, including associate and bachelor's degrees spanning business, criminal justice, health services, culinary arts, and early childhood education, with adult learner degree completion options allowing transfer of up to 90 credits; (2) King Graduate School, providing graduate-level degrees designed for working adults with evening and weekend scheduling; and (3) Monroe Online, delivering the same programs through a digital platform with flexible scheduling and support. Supporting products include Continuing & Professional Education (non-degree courses), ESL Programs, the Honors Program, International Programs, and Athletics (Bronx Express and New Rochelle Mustangs). The university also operates the Culinary Institute of New York at its New Rochelle campus and maintains a student portal (MyMonroe) for academic and administrative services. Monroe University is positioned as one of the most affordable private colleges in New York State, serving students from over 100 countries, with over 500 corporate partnership relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• King Graduate School: Graduate-level programs designed with the needs of working adults in mind
• Monroe Online
• Culinary Institute of New York
• Monroe Express
• Monroe Mustangs

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Monroe University's undergraduate degree programs align with industries driving the New York and international economies, offering traditional campus-based learning across its Bronx and New Rochelle campuses.
• King Graduate School Graduate-level programs at the King Graduate School are designed for working adults, offering evening and weekend course options to accommodate professional schedules.
• Monroe Online Online degree programs providing flexible learning opportunities with the practical approach and support associated with the university's on-campus experience, including webinars for prospective students.
• Continuing & Professional Education Non-degree professional development courses spanning criminal justice, health care, and other career-oriented fields, allowing students to enhance skills without pursuing full degree programs.
• Adult Learner Degree Options Degree completion programs allowing students to transfer up to 90 credits, including credit for work experience, with emphasis on Professional Studies degrees tailored for working adults.
• ESL Programs English as a Second Language programs serving international students to build language proficiency before transitioning into degree programs.
• Honors Program An academic honors program offering enhanced curriculum and research opportunities for high-achieving undergraduate students.
• International Programs Study abroad and international student services supporting global academic mobility and cross-cultural educational experiences.
• Monroe University Athletics Intercollegiate athletics programs including the Bronx Express and New Rochelle Mustangs teams, with student-athletes permitted to earn compensation from use of their name, image, or likeness.
• MyMonroe Portal A student-facing web and mobile application providing access to course materials, grades, registration, and other academic services, with IT Help Desk support Monday-Thursday 8:00am-7:00pm, Friday and Saturday 8:30am-2:00pm.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transfer up to 90 credits including credit for work experience
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ExternminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2026Monroe University partnered with Extern to provide students with virtual, project-based professional experiences through mentored externships aligned with their coursework. This partnership enhances career readiness through real-world project exposure.
• 500+ Corporate PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployees of Monroe's partners qualify for tuition reductions and specialized training. Monroe students can also gain internships through the program. This network of corporate partnerships is a key differentiator and strategic asset for student recruitment and career outcomes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National University: A private, nonprofit university system heavily oriented toward adult learners and online delivery, with a four-week course format. Comparable in non-traditional student focus and online-first design.
• University of Phoenix: One of the largest for-profit universities in the US, with a heavy online focus and an adult-learner orientation. Most directly comparable for-profit peer at scale, particularly for Monroe Online.
• DeVry University: A for-profit institution focused on career-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs with a strong online and hybrid delivery model. Comparable for-profit peer with similar workforce-aligned curriculum.
• Mercy College: A private nonprofit college in Dobbs Ferry, NY, serving a large proportion of underrepresented and adult learners in the Hudson Valley/NYC metro. Comparable private institution with similar social-mobility positioning.
• Berkeley College: A private for-profit college with campuses in New York City and New Jersey, offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs with a similar working-adult and international student focus. Closest direct peer given for-profit status, NYC-area footprint, and career-oriented program mix.

Regional players

• College of Mount Saint Vincent: A small private Catholic college in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, comparable in size and private, NYC-based, undergraduate-focused profile. Direct geographic neighbor and peer institution.
• Manhattan College: A private Catholic college in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, very close to Monroe's Bronx campus. Comparable as a small-to-mid private institution serving NYC-area undergraduate students.

Broad incumbents

• Long Island University: A private university system with multiple campuses across the NYC metro area offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a larger private, multi-campus competitor in the same geography.
• CUNY (City University of New York): The public university system of New York City, with multiple community colleges and senior colleges serving the same Bronx and Westchester demographic. A much larger incumbent competitor, especially in affordable undergraduate education.
• St. John's University: Large private Catholic university in NYC/Queens with strong undergraduate, graduate, and international programs. Comparable in being a private, NYC-anchored, diverse institution; a much larger, established incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MonroeUniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/monroecollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/monroe_university
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monroe-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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