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CUNY Hunter College, located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, is a public university known for its strong emphasis on liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1870 as a women's college, it became coeducational in 1964 and is one of the oldest public institutions in the United States. The college boasts a diverse student body and provides a vibrant urban campus environment, with its main building?Thomas Hunter Hall?recognized for its distinctive Gothic architecture. Hunter College offers an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in nursing, social work, education, and urban public health. Its academic reputation is bolstered by selective admissions criteria. The school does provide on-campus student housing, though many students take advantage of housing options throughout the city. While Hunter College is nestled within the bustle of Manhattan, it is not principally known for intercollegiate athletics.
In the most recent statistical year 33,944 prospective students applied, and 16,246 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,140 enrolled in the school. 14,959 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,011 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $452. Hunter is ranked 302 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Hunter is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Hunter College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#302 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#80 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Colleges in New York
#10 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#88 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1340 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $10,808 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,904 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,458 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $10,808 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,904 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,408 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 20% |
| Psychology | 16% |
| English and Literature | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190594 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Hunter College.
Current students may use the CUNY Hunter College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.