Overview


CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
CUNY Lehman College is a public institution affiliated with the City University of New York system and based in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. The school offers a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. Lehman College is part of the College Now program, which allows qualified high school students to begin college courses while finishing their high school diplomas. Popular majors include nursing, sociology, and accounting.
Acceptance Rate:
55%
Average Net Price:
$1,814
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average SAT Composite
1070
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $7,410 |
| 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. | $15,360 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,699
$30k - $48k
$4,403
$48k - $75k
$8,026
$75k - $110k
$9,766
$110k+
$13,202
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected].
Aid & Grants
0
100
39%
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. 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.
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,412
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,520
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$893
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
81%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4052
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,520
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.
$63,234,160
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,607,087
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.
3%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,384
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.
$8,500
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.
$103
Students receiving federal loans
3%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,439
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,257
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
22455
Students Applied
40%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1353
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | September 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$65
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
97%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1070
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
480
75th
540
Reading
25th
480
75th
540
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
767
$30k - $48k
298
$48k - $75k
149
$75k - $110k
35
$110k+
13
Admissions Resources
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
13,015
Total Number of Undergrads
11,211
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
41%
20-39 Students
56%
40-99 Students
1%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
100
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ✓ ✓ |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
US National: 44%67%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
90%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
15
Countries Represented
99
Ethnicity
African American
25%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
56%
White
6%
Multiracial
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
52%
Student Organizations
33
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lightning
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
162
Total Female Athletes
141
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
CUNY Lehman College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,500
Top 5 Cities
New York
Miami
Atlanta
Washington
Orlando
Top 5 Employers
NYC Department of Education
Lehman College
Montefiore Health System
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Healthcare Services
Business Development
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.
$8,500
Loan Default Rate
8%
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.
$103
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThis is a truly beautiful campus that somehow makes you think you are way out of the city. And...only a street away from the #4 Subway and 3 away from the D. It offers such a wide variety of programs and degrees: the arts, sciences, humanities, education, music and even an honor's college.
Ahamed from Elmhurst, NY
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