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 17,256, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The college offers 83 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, 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 $18,600.

New York, NY

$6,930

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,600

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

80.3%

Retention Rate Insight

80.3% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

56%

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired for some

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 Percentile1170-1340

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

23k

Students enrolled

37%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

19%

Unknown

%

Black

10%

Hispanic

17%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

23%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

27%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

No

Online Programs

0

Total Online Enrollment

8,517

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 for the 2021–2022 academic year.

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

100%

State Grant Aid

82%

Institution Grant Aid

72%

Pell Grant

27%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,189
State Grant Aid$4,005
Institution Grant Aid$1,216
Pell Grant Aid$5,205

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

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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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.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11History.
12Mathematics And Statistics.
13Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.