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Monroe University

Monroe University runs graduate programs in New York where practical training is embedded in the curriculum, making it a common landing spot for students who need to keep working while they study.

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Day 1 CPT institution

New Rochelle, New York

Scholarship terms publish once the partnership is signed

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Metro New York campus access plus hybrid course formats
Graduate business and technology programs with practicum components
Established international student services and SEVIS transfer support

Application fee

Pending verification

No figure published without a calculation basis.

Avg. annual tuition

$13,800

Basis: Average of published annual tuition across hybrid graduate programs

Program duration

24 months

Basis: Published graduate program length

Avg. processing time

Pending verification

No figure published without a calculation basis.

CPT from overseas

Yes

CPT on change of status

Yes

Employment mandatory

Unverified

01Overview

Monroe University runs graduate programs in New York where practical training is embedded in the curriculum, making it a common landing spot for students who need to keep working while they study.

AccreditorMSCHE directory entry

Institution typePrivate nonprofit

CampusesNew Rochelle

StatesNY

External rankingPending verification

We link the accreditor's own directory rather than the school's claim, so you can verify accreditation without leaving the trail we used.

02Programs

Program	Level	STEM	Credits	Per credit	Total cost	Conditions
Master of Business Administration	Master's	-	36	$630	$22,680	Rates shown are the second-master's rate and exclude program fees. A first master's degree is billed at $992 per credit, with a required bank statement balance of $34,140.
MBA in Business Management, Analytics, and Information Technology	Master's	Yes	45	$630	$28,350	None stated
MS Computer Science	Master's	Yes	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
MS in Data Science	Master's	Yes	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
Master in Public Administration	Master's	-	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
MS in Criminal Justice	Master's	-	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
MS Forensic Psychology	Master's	-	42	$630	$26,460	None stated
MS in Accounting	Master's	-	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
MS in Public Health	Master's	-	45	$630	$28,350	None stated
MS of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology	Master's	-	45	$630	$28,350	None stated
MS in Health Care Administration	Master's	-	36	$630	$22,680	None stated
Advanced Certificate in Data Science	Certificate	-	18	$740	$13,320	None stated
Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies	Bachelor's	-	120	$701	$84,120	None stated

Per-credit and total cost are computed from credits and total cost, never entered by hand. Programs that are not currently enrolling are removed from this table rather than listed as unavailable. Tuition conditions (for example, second-master's pricing) appear in the row they apply to.

03Terms and deadlines

Term	Start date	F-1 transfer deadline	New F-1 deadline	Late transfer
Fall 2026	2026-09-09	2026-08-07	2026-07-09	-
Winter 2027	2027-01-08	2026-12-08	2026-11-08	-

04Tuition, fees and scholarships

Payment planInterest-free plan spreading tuition and fees over up to six months. Payments run automatically on the 5th or 20th of each month by card or bank deduction, with a $30 fee on failed payments. International students may enroll after their second semester.

Proof of funds$34,140 bank statement balance for a first master's degree.

Additional fees

The full fee schedule (I-20 fee, recurring semester fees, CPT course fees) is not published yet. Beyond H1B sources every institution field from the school's admissions office, DSO or published catalog, so this section stays empty until it is verified and dated.

Scholarships

Scholarship amounts, fee waivers and processing times describe a commercial relationship. They publish only once the agreement with the institution is signed.

05Format and attendance

Onsite frequencyMonthly

Onsite scheduleOne campus session per month, about 3 to 4 visits per semester. MBA, MSCS, MSDS and the Data Science certificate meet on a single Saturday or Sunday. Other day-one CPT majors choose either one weekday session per month from 2:40 PM to 9:00 PM, or two weekday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the same week.

Onsite locationNew Rochelle, New York

Online course limitPending verification

Minimum credits per termPending verification

Missed-attendance consequencePending verification

Annual travel burden: about 12 round trips a year, roughly $2,400 - $6,000 per year. Travel is often larger than the tuition gap between two schools, so we compute it rather than leaving you to.

06CPT policy

Current F-1 / OPT Yes

Overseas applicants Yes

Change of status Yes

SEVIS reinstatement Unverified

Excluded prior statusDay-one CPT is not offered to students changing status from a B-1 or B-2 visa.

Renewal cadencePer semester

Required for graduation No

Employment mandatory throughout Unverified

Weekly hoursPending verification

Multiple jobsPending verification

Employer agreement required Unverified

CPT during breaksNot allowed

CPT processing timePending verification

GPA threshold for CPTPending verification

CPT is authorized by the DSO each term when the practicum course is part of your program of study. Enrollment, attendance and the employment-to-curriculum link must hold every term.

Integral CPT is only lawful when the employment is a required, credit-bearing part of your program of study, authorized on your I-20 by the DSO, and matched by continuous full-time enrollment. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT at one degree level removes OPT eligibility at that level.

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07Admissions

Minimum GPA2.8

GPA flexibilityFlexible admission review for applicants between a 2.8 and 3.0 GPA.

English thresholdsTOEFL 80 · IELTS 6.5 · Duolingo 105

English waiverWaivers may be available depending on prior instruction in English; confirm with admissions.

Interview Yes

Transfer creditPending verification

All academic transcripts
Resume
Passport
Financial proof
Recommendation letters
Statement of purpose

Where Beyond H1B can advocate for an exception (for example an English-test waiver), we describe it as advocacy. The decision belongs to the institution.

08Institution FAQs

Which Monroe programs offer hybrid CPT options?: Graduate degrees across business, computing, data, public administration, criminal justice, forensic psychology, accounting and health, several of them STEM-designated, plus an advanced certificate in data science.
What are the enrollment periods?: Fall 2026 starts September 9, 2026 and Winter 2027 starts January 8, 2027, with separate deadlines for F-1 transfer students and new F-1 students.
How often are onsite sessions required?: Once a month, which works out to 3 or 4 campus visits per semester. Some majors meet on a single weekend day; others offer weekday evening options.
Is Monroe University accredited?: Yes, by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Can students pause mid-program?: No. International students at Monroe are expected to stay continuously enrolled, so term breaks are not available.
Are there limits on day-one CPT eligibility?: Current F-1 and OPT students, overseas applicants and change-of-status applicants can be eligible from day one, but students changing status from a B-1 or B-2 visa are not.

Last verified: 2026-08-15 · Owner: Beyond H1B editorial · Review cadence: Every academic term

Partnership status: none. Fee waivers, processing times and scholarship amounts stay empty until an agreement is signed.

Beyond H1B is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Program details change; confirm accreditation, curriculum and CPT policy directly with the institution and a licensed immigration attorney.

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