CUNY Hunter College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY Hunter College is a public research university in New York, New York, with about 16,289 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 53.80% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $63,163 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,382
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,984 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 53.80% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 16,289 81.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 25.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1280
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,841
- Applicants (IPEDS): 31,614
- Room & Board: $11,832 annual estimate
CUNY Hunter College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Hunter College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10065).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Hunter College public or private?
CUNY Hunter College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
Published tuition: $7,382 in-state, $15,332 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,984.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,029 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,935 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,003 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,810 |
| $110,001+ | $12,259 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,528.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Hunter College?
Admission rate: 53.80%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1280.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY Hunter College?
Total enrollment: 16,289 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 19,841 students.
Graduate enrollment: 5,511 students.
About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hunter College?
150%-time completion rate: 56.86%.
First-year retention: 77.6%.
What do graduates of CUNY Hunter College earn?
Median earnings: $50,414 six years after entry; $63,163 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
55.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Hunter College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (630 completions)
- Psychology, General (625 completions)
- Human Biology (422 completions)
- Computer Science (292 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (217 completions)
- Sociology, General (182 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (161 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (157 completions)
- Economics, General (153 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (139 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Hunter College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 53.80%; completion rate 56.86%; median earnings $63,163 at 10 years; net price $2,984. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,382
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Hunter College was $7,382.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,984
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Hunter College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,984.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,936 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,984 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,528 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,328 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,832 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,714 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$82,856 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Hunter College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at CUNY Hunter College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for CUNY Hunter College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,129 | $12,639 | $6,688 |
| 2014 | $6,429 | $13,239 | $7,240 |
| 2015 | $6,782 | $13,892 | $7,742 |
| 2016 | $6,782 | $13,892 | $3,583 |
| 2017 | $6,982 | $14,372 | $3,170 |
| 2018 | $7,182 | $14,852 | $2,796 |
| 2019 | $7,382 | $15,332 | $2,490 |
| 2020 | $7,382 | $15,332 | $2,158 |
| 2021 | $7,382 | $15,332 | $2,124 |
| 2022 | $7,382 | $15,332 | $3,296 |
| 2023 | $7,382 | $15,332 | $2,446 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53.80% Acceptance Rate
31,614 Total Applicants
17,087 Students Admitted
3,175 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.58% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1280
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
CUNY Hunter College reported total enrollment of about 16,289 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (31.3%), Asian (31.0%), and White (18.4%). About 55.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Hunter College in 2024 is 16,289 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,841 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,511 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 31.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.93% 100% Completion Time
56.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.93% of students graduating from CUNY Hunter College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 20% male / 80% female
- Psychology, General: 23% male / 77% female
- Human Biology: 21% male / 79% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Hunter College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$63,163 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5191.81% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Hunter College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 118 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 630 completions
2. Psychology, General: 625 completions
3. Human Biology: 422 completions
4. Computer Science: 292 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 217 completions
6. Sociology, General: 182 completions
7. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs: 161 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 157 completions
9. Economics, General: 153 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Hunter College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Hunter College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Hunter College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,726
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,602
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
CUNY Hunter College is a public institution located in New York, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Psychology, General, Human Biology. Enrollment is approximately 16,289 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (31.3%), Asian (31.0%), White (18.4%). The admission rate is 53.80%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1280. The 150%-time completion rate is 56.86%. Approximately 55.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
New York, NY 10065
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 118 distinct degree programs, CUNY Hunter College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is CUNY Hunter College located?
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
What is CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY Hunter College is 53.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 31,614 applicants and 17,087 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,382 and average net price is $2,984 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,832 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,841 students, Hispanic or Latino (31.3%), Asian (31.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Hunter College?
About 46.9% of students at CUNY Hunter College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY Hunter College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY Hunter College reports midpoint SAT about 1280.
What do graduates of CUNY Hunter College earn?
Median earnings are $50,414 six years after entry and $63,163 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hunter College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY Hunter College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
Is CUNY Hunter College public or private?
CUNY Hunter College is a public institution located in New York, NY.
Is CUNY Hunter College an HBCU?
No. CUNY Hunter College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Hunter College a tribal college?
No. CUNY Hunter College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Mid East regional profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.