Hunter Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into CUNY Hunter College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Hunter and can I get accepted? The school has a 36% acceptance rate ranking it #17 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 11,300 out of 31,030 applicants were admitted making Hunter a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 32 percent. CUNY Hunter College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
Can you get in?
Find out which students are getting accepted at Hunter, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Hunter SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 570 |
| SAT Math 25th | 580 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1150 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 680 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1330 |
| Average SAT Score | 1240 |
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 32 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1150 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 1060. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1240 out of 1600. The school ranks #28 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 88 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1330 and Above | Good | >49% |
| 1240 to 1330 | Avg + | 36%-49% |
| 1150 to 1240 | Avg - | 25%-36% |
| 1060 to 1150 | Reach | 16%-25% |
| Less than 1060 | Low | <16% |
Hunter ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| 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 |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
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Hunter GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
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. The school ranks #90 in New York for highest average GPA. 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 | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 18,529 | 12,501 | 31,030 |
| Accepted | 6,863 | 4,437 | 11,300 |
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 35% | 36% |
| Enrolled | 1,626 | 972 | 2,598 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 22% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Hunter College and what student information is used for 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 |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| A |
United States Military AcademyWest Point, New York |
| N |
The College of New JerseyEwing, New Jersey |
| D |
University of DelawareNewark, Delaware |
| P |
Penn State YorkYork, Pennsylvania |
| S |
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica RomeUtica, New York |
| M |
University of Maryland Baltimore CountyBaltimore, Maryland |
| M |
University of Massachusetts LowellLowell, Massachusetts |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190594 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Hunter College.
FAQs
Does CUNY Hunter College prefer SAT or ACT?
88% of students submit their SAT scores to Hunter.
What is my chance of getting into CUNY Hunter College?
36% of those who apply are granted admission to Hunter. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for CUNY Hunter College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1150 and 1330. 88% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
