CUNY Hunter College
Public university · New York, NY · 16,289 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
54%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1100–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$1,051
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$12,400
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
59%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College accepts about 54 of every 100 applicants (54%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1420 on the SAT. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1100, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says CUNY Hunter College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY Hunter College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $12,400 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $1,051 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $7,382 for NY residents and $15,332 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$7,382
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,332
- Total cost of attendance$12,400
- Average net price after grants$1,051
Popular majors
Psychology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Health Professions & Nursing.
CUNY Hunter College FAQ
- What is CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate?
- 54% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1100–1420. Aim for 1420 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is CUNY Hunter College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says CUNY Hunter College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on CUNY Hunter College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
- About $12,400 a year before aid; $1,051 on average after grants.
- What is CUNY Hunter College's FAFSA school code?
- 002689. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so CUNY Hunter College receives your information.
- What is CUNY Hunter College's graduation rate?
- 59% of students finish within six years.
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