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CUNY Hunter College

Hunter

New York, New York 10065

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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
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes at the Division III level
Division
Division III

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54%Acceptance
1350SAT Avg
16,642Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$63,163Earnings 10yr
$2,446Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Hunter College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate54.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1350

Reading & Writing
610710
Math
600760

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

54.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1350

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$2,446

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,812

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (137)

Student Life

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
8 Years$55,766
10 Years$63,163

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,900
Men
$55,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#23

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
4 mi(7 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
85 mi(147 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
186 mi(322 min)

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