# CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/cuny-hunter-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 54% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 31,614 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 17,087 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–720 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $12,400 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $1,051 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | — (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $158 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $3,335 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $6,567 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $10,600 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 16,289 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 59% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,502 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,908 (FY2024) |

## What CUNY Hunter College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 190594. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology