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CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 54%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $1,051
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $70,502
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
CUNY Hunter College is a public college in New York, NY with 16,289 undergraduates. It admits 54% of applicants, and admitted students average 1280 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $1,051 per year. 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,502 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 54%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 31,614
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 17,087
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–700
200800
SAT Math550–720
200800
What CUNY Hunter College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $12,400
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $7,382
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,332
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k—
- $30–48k$158
- $48–75k$3,335
- $75–110k$6,567
- $110k+$10,600
Get a personal estimate with CUNY Hunter College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $70,502
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $11,908
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 16,289
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 60%
- White18%
- Hispanic31%
- Black11%
- Asian31%
CUNY Hunter College FAQ
What is CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate?+
CUNY Hunter College admits 54% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1280.
Is CUNY Hunter College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to CUNY Hunter College?+
In Fall 2023, 31,614 students applied to CUNY Hunter College and 17,087 were admitted; 3,175 enrolled.
Does CUNY Hunter College consider legacy status?+
No. CUNY Hunter College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does CUNY Hunter College require an essay?+
CUNY Hunter College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $12,400 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $1,051.
What is CUNY Hunter College's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 190594 · How we use this data
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