Overview
Enrollment
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 31,728 prospective students applied, and 14,562 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,321 enrolled in the school. 15,421 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,678 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,930 plus fees of $452. Hunter is ranked 292 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#292 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#84 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#40 in Best Colleges in New York
#11 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#106 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
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 | $10,429 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,938 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,364 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $10,429 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,763 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,888 |
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.