Overview
Enrollment
Located in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx, Lehman College occupies 37 acres of the former Bronx campus of Hunter College, featuring Gothic-style architecture dating to the 1930s. As part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, Lehman serves primarily as a commuter campus, though limited student housing is available through a partnership with a nearby private residence. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs across arts and sciences, with particular strength in education, nursing, social work, and business, while maintaining selective admission standards for a public institution. Originally established as part of Hunter College before becoming independent in 1968, Lehman College is distinguished by its tree-lined campus, modern science facility, and APEX athletics complex, which serves both the college's NCAA Division III athletic programs and the local community.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lehman is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Lehman College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#513 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#157 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#73 in Best Colleges in New York
#23 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#308 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1220 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.2 |
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 | $480 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,532 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $480 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $21,788 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,482 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Human Services | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190637 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Lehman College.
Current students may use the CUNY Lehman College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025