CUNY Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, CUNY Hunter College is a public college and the largest school in the City University of New York System. Hunter is home to six colleges and schools conferring degrees in over 170 fields of study. In addition to classroom space, the Hunter campus features a screening room, Kaye Playhouse theater, and recital hall. For students wishing to explore New York City, the Hunter campus is a short subway ride from attractions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum.

Acceptance Rate:
48%
Average Net Price:
$4,014
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1260

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$4,014
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,382
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$15,332
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,324
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$1,408
$30k - $48k
$3,028
$48k - $75k
$7,051
$75k - $110k
$8,965
$110k+
$12,872
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,325
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,189
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,216

 

Students receiving state aid
82%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4005
Students receiving federal aid
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,189
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$42,052,008
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$248,358

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
4%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,182
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$118
Students receiving federal loans
4%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,435
Average Other Loans Per Year
$18,301

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
48%
Acceptance Rate
33944
Students Applied
30%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1553
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
Spring Regular DecisionSeptember 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
8%
Submitting ACT
95%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1260
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
590
75th
690
Reading
25th
580
75th
650
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
26%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
19%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
1086
$30k - $48k
588
$48k - $75k
399
$75k - $110k
56
$110k+
41

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 212-772-4490
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
22,970
Total Number of Undergrads
17,256
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
29%
20-39 Students
57%
40-99 Students
10%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
135

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
66%
Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
41
Countries Represented
134
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
31%
Hispanic
31%
White
20%
Multiracial
4%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
132
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
2%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
1%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
purple
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
109
Total Female Athletes
122
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
CUNY Hunter College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,800
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Washington
Miami
Top 5 Employers
NYC Department of Education
Hunter College
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NYU Langone Health
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$118
The professors here at Hunter are very knowledgeable and are also very diverse. Most of the professors that I have had so far are very fair and are also very helpful. Just make sure you read your syllabus before hand so that you are never behind, because once you are behind it's hard to catch up. There is a lot to learn at Hunter, including different cultures and ethnicities.
Oluwadara from Brentwood, NY
Even though I've only been at Hunter College for a semester, I feel that that most of the professors making learning about a subject interesting. However, there are a few classes (the classes with 200+ people) that makes the student feel disconnected from the professor. I think those classes are introduction to ___ classes, so after getting through those classes, it should be fine.
Freshmen at Hunter College
I have never absorbed so much information in my life. The professors are amazing at helping students retain information and to help them learn. Every day in class is a new experience and I find myself often saying,wow I've never heard that before. College is all about learning new and exciting things. Hunter's outstanding teachers make it their priority to make sure you come out of a class having learned!
Rebecca from Bethpage, NY
Hunter primarily offers courses in the social sciences causes many of the courses to be repetitive and the curriculum to lack diversity. Although the course listings are very bland the staff is extremely qualified and knowledgeable. Personally I learned a lot in my first year at Hunter but that was also the product of extreme study hours.
Danielle from New York, NY
Not only is Hunter a place where inspiration can become one at any moment, it is a place that provides the tools needed to identify inspiration. With inspiration, Hunter gives an avenue for thought and inquiry through experience, such as through their study abroad opportunities that are not limited to Hunter, but to the entire CUNY and SUNY communities. And lastly, but most importantly, the education here is to be recognized as one of the best schools the world can offer, with professors who are regularly published in the New York Times and other journals that rank in the highest education degree for their fields and among other universities.
Lauren from Hicksville, NY
No matter what major you are considering, Hunter can accommodate you. From philosophy, to economics, to biology, there are always professors and instructors that honestly care about enriching your learning experience. The science courses and philosophy courses in my opinion are top notch for those who are truly the eternal academic.
Jessica from BROOKLYN, NY
Absolutely. The professors here are extremely knowledgeable, open-minded and genuinely enjoy teaching. I learned a lot especially in discussion classes where I can open my mind to other points of view. I always find that the material being covered in one class can be related to material covered in others. For example, a Philosophy class helped me to gain further insight what was going on in my Psychology and English classes.
Su from New York, NY
The college itself seems like a fantastic deal. The only problem is that there is extremely limited student dorm space, and the cost of renting an apartment in NYC is very expensive, so I'm sure that will add a lot to my yearly expenses. That's one main thing holding me back from Hunter.
Allison from Oswego, NY
This school I believe by far is one of the best schools in the New York State. The academic courses are challenging but they really help you learn. I am currently in the nursing program and I have learned so much. I am truly prepared to go out into the world and i am ready to become a registered nurse. I have so much confidence and I thank Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I recommend any student, who wants to pursue nursing to apply to Hunter's Nursing Program. It is challenging but it will truly pay off in the end.
Cheyenne from Laurelton, NY
Hunter is cultural, dynamic, liberal, and brilliant. Open-minded professors and students alike make for an innovative learning environment. I have learned more than what I hoped to learn.
Tracy from LAKE WORTH, FL