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CUNY Lehman College

Lehman

Bronx, New York 10468

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

CUNY Lehman College is a public institution in Bronx with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1010, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,013 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,482.

Established
1931
Mascot
Lightning Bug
Type
Public college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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55%Acceptance
1010SAT Avg
10,438Students
15:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$58,013Earnings 10yr
$3,482Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Lehman College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1010

Reading & Writing
460590
Math
400630

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

55.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1010

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,410
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,360
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,456
Average Net Price$3,482
Median Debt at Graduation$10,950
Monthly Payment (10yr)$116

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,047
$30–48K$3,756
$48–75K$7,516
$75–110K$9,173
$110K+$10,803

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$3,482

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

80

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (91)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
10,438
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
52%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Black 27%
Hispanic 57%
Asian 7%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.3%
Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,067
8 Years$54,571
10 Years$58,013

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$45,800
Men
$51,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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
12 mi(21 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
92 mi(159 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
179 mi(310 min)

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