Hunter Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Can I get into Hunter? The school has a 40% acceptance rate. Last year, 11,784 out of 29,326 applicants were admitted making Hunter a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 26 percent. CUNY Hunter College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
40% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 600 |
| SAT Math 25th | 590 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1190 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 660 |
| SAT Math 75th | 690 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1350 |
| Estimated Average SAT | 1270 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College typically requires applicants to be in the top 26 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1190 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1110. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1270 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 80 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1350 and Above | Good | >53% |
| 1270 to 1350 | Avg + | 40%-53% |
| 1190 to 1270 | Avg - | 28%-40% |
| 1110 to 1190 | Reach | 19%-28% |
| Less than 1110 | Low | <19% |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average ACT | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need about average high school grades to get into CUNY Hunter College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at CUNY Hunter College was 3.1 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Hunter will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 19% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 20% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 17% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 17% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 4% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Reach |
High School Class Rank
83% of CUNY Hunter College freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 22% |
| Top 25% of class | 48% |
| Top 50% of class | 83% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 17% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 17,414 | 11,912 | 29,326 |
| Accepted | 7,008 | 4,776 | 11,784 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Enrolled | 1,469 | 868 | 2,337 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 18% | 20% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 15, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Hunter College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190594 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Hunter College.