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CUNY Hunter College

Hunter

New York, New York 10065

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for psychology — excellent value

CUNY Hunter College is a public institution in New York with particular strength in psychology and computer science. With an average SAT of 1350, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 16.6K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,163 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $2,446.

Established

1870

Motto

Mihi cura futuri

Type

Public university

Division

Division III

Plan Your Visit

54%Acceptance

1350SAT Avg

16,642Students

14:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$63,163Earnings 10yr

$2,446Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1350

Reading & Writing

610710

Math

600760

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

55%

First-generation

47%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,382

Tuition (out-of-state)$15,332

Room & Board$11,324

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$13,310

Average Net Price$2,446

Median Debt at Graduation$11,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$117

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$262

$30–48K$2,264

$48–75K$6,457

$75–110K$8,551

$110K+$12,135

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

93.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,812

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

14:1

Programs (137)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

16,642

Gender Split

65% / 35%

Women / Men

First Generation

47%

Pell Grant Recipients

55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 18%

Black 11%

Hispanic 32%

Asian 31%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.0%

Freshman Retention80.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,414

10 Years$63,163

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#23

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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Founding New York Normal College seen from Park Avenue (1874); drawing from a photo by George G.
•Hunter descends from the Female Normal and High School, a women's college established in New York City in 1870.
•It was founded by Thomas Hunter from Ardglass in County Down, Ireland, who was an exile over his nationalist beliefs.
•Hunter was president of the school during the first 37 years.

Source: Wikipedia