Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in New York, New York, CUNY Hunter College is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 32,294 prospective students applied, and 13,072 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,616 enrolled in the school. 15,492 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,560 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $452. Hunter is ranked 221 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Hunter is rated within the top 33% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Hunter College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#221 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#63 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Colleges in New York
#8 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#87 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1170/1340 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $9,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,655 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,377 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $9,976 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,655 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,327 |
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% |
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.