CUNY Lehman College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
CUNY Lehman College is a public research university in Bronx, New York, with about 10,696 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 56.58% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $58,013 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,410
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,148 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.58% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,696 69.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.28%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 51.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.0%
- Average SAT Score: 970
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,259
- Applicants (IPEDS): 20,954
- Room & Board: $22,260 annual estimate
CUNY Lehman College: what the data shows
Common questions about CUNY Lehman College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is CUNY Lehman College?
CUNY Lehman College is located in Bronx, NY (ZIP 10468).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is CUNY Lehman College public or private?
CUNY Lehman College is a Public institution.
How much does CUNY Lehman College cost?
Published tuition: $7,410 in-state, $15,360 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,148.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,589 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,374 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,834 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,696 |
| $110,001+ | $13,600 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,640.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Lehman College?
Admission rate: 56.58%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 970.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is CUNY Lehman College?
Total enrollment: 10,696 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,259 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,707 students.
About 69% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Lehman College?
150%-time completion rate: 51.28%.
First-year retention: 73.1%.
What do graduates of CUNY Lehman College earn?
Median earnings: $51,067 six years after entry; $58,013 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,950.
59.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is CUNY Lehman College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (317 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (286 completions)
- Social Work (212 completions)
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management (185 completions)
- Accounting (181 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (170 completions)
- Sociology, General (129 completions)
- Computer Science (110 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs (104 completions)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (91 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is CUNY Lehman College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.58%; completion rate 51.28%; median earnings $58,013 at 10 years; net price $3,148. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Lehman College was $7,410.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,148
2024 Value
In 2024 CUNY Lehman College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,148.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,592 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,148 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,640 4-Year In-State Tuition
$61,440 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,170 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$124,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for CUNY Lehman College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.65% 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 Lehman 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 Lehman 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 | $6,108 | $12,618 | $4,299 |
| 2014 | $6,408 | $13,218 | $2,374 |
| 2015 | $6,760 | $13,870 | $5,465 |
| 2016 | $6,812 | $13,922 | $3,457 |
| 2017 | $7,010 | $14,400 | $1,886 |
| 2018 | $7,210 | $14,880 | $2,910 |
| 2019 | $7,410 | $15,360 | $1,814 |
| 2020 | $7,410 | $15,360 | $2,614 |
| 2021 | $7,410 | $15,360 | $2,615 |
| 2022 | $7,410 | $15,360 | $4,034 |
| 2023 | $7,410 | $15,360 | $3,482 |
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
56.58% Acceptance Rate
20,954 Total Applicants
11,615 Students Admitted
1,390 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.97% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 970
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
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 Lehman College reported total enrollment of about 10,696 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 35% male and 65% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), Black or African American (26.3%), and Asian (6.6%). About 59.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
69.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at CUNY Lehman College in 2024 is 10,696 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 15,259 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,707 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.1%
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 57.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.52% 100% Completion Time
51.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.52% of students graduating from CUNY Lehman College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 14% male / 86% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Social Work: 14% male / 86% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for CUNY Lehman College.
Return on Investment
$10,950 Median Student Debt
$58,013 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
4507.13% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for CUNY Lehman College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 76 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 317 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 286 completions
3. Social Work: 212 completions
4. Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management: 185 completions
5. Accounting: 181 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 170 completions
7. Sociology, General: 129 completions
8. Computer Science: 110 completions
9. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs: 104 completions
Most popular programs at CUNY Lehman College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for CUNY Lehman College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CUNY Lehman College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,996
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,649
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 Lehman College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 10,696 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), Black or African American (26.3%), Asian (6.6%). The admission rate is 56.58%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 970. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.28%. Approximately 59.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Bronx, NY 10468
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 76 distinct degree programs, CUNY Lehman 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 Lehman College located?
CUNY Lehman College is located in Bronx, NY.
What is CUNY Lehman College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at CUNY Lehman College is 56.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 20,954 applicants and 11,615 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does CUNY Lehman College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,410 and average net price is $3,148 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,260 annually.
What is the student body demographics at CUNY Lehman College?
CUNY Lehman College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 15,259 students, Hispanic or Latino (57.8%), Black or African American (26.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend CUNY Lehman College?
About 51.9% of students at CUNY Lehman College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for CUNY Lehman College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, CUNY Lehman College reports midpoint SAT about 970.
What do graduates of CUNY Lehman College earn?
Median earnings are $51,067 six years after entry and $58,013 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Lehman College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do CUNY Lehman College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,950.
Is CUNY Lehman College public or private?
CUNY Lehman College is a public institution located in Bronx, NY.
Is CUNY Lehman College an HBCU?
No. CUNY Lehman College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is CUNY Lehman College a tribal college?
No. CUNY Lehman 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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- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Bronx, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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.