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Hunter College, a senior institution within the City University of New York (CUNY) system, occupies several buildings along Manhattan's Upper East Side, with its main campus situated on Lexington Avenue between 67th and 68th streets. Founded in 1870 as a women's teacher training school, Hunter became fully coeducational in 1964 and now serves as one of CUNY's largest colleges. The urban campus consists of multiple high-rise buildings, including the East and West Buildings, Thomas Hunter Hall, and the North Building, connected by skyways and walkways. Hunter maintains a strong liberal arts foundation while being particularly recognized for its nursing, education, social work, and fine arts programs. The college primarily serves commuter students from across New York City's five boroughs, though limited student housing is available through the Brookdale Residence Hall on East 25th Street.
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Hunter is rated within the top 35% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#283 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#75 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#43 in Best Colleges in New York
#10 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#69 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1470 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $11,324 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,040 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $452 |
| Room and Board | $11,324 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,990 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025