CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public · 16,289 undergraduates

CUNY Hunter College admitted 54% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1100–1420 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $1,051 a year. Within six years, 59% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
54%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1100–1420

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$12,400 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$1,051 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$7,382 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$15,332 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
59%
Students who return for a second year
78%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$70,502 a year
Median debt at graduation
$11,908

Students

Undergraduates
16,289
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
60%
Student-faculty ratio
14 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Psychology
19%
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
17%
Social sciences
12%
Computer and information sciences
10%
Health professions
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.