CUNY, Hunter College

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About CUNY, Hunter College

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

CUNY, Hunter College is a large public college located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,378, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The college offers 84 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,930, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,880.

New York, NY

$6,930

Avg in-state
tuition

$14,880

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

54%

Acceptance Rate

80%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

61%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1210-1470

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

23k

Students enrolled

38%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

25%

Unknown

%

Black

12%

Hispanic

30%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

26%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

67% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

67%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

8,599

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

100% On-campus

0% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

68%

State Grant Aid

85%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

67%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,842
State Grant Aid$4,223
Institution Grant Aid$1,146
Pell Grant Aid$5,641

Financial Outlook

$11k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Softball
  • Swimming

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8English Language And Literature/Letters.
9Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Natural Resources And Conservation.
16Philosophy And Religious Studies.
17Physical Sciences.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.