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CUNY Hunter College

New York, NYPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 54% Acceptance
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54%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$2,984
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
16.3K
Students
Large campus body
$50,414
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

CUNY Hunter College is a public institution located in the city setting of New York, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 16.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 54%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
16.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
54% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading550 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 720
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
54%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences15% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Business & Marketing4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,731
Earnings 5yr: $140,979
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,961
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,361
Earnings 5yr: $114,310
Debt: $16,944
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,791
Earnings 5yr: $95,931
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,321
Earnings 5yr: $110,465
Debt: $8,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,103
Earnings 5yr: $100,354
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,750
Earnings 5yr: $87,910
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,520
Earnings 5yr: $93,690
Debt: N/A
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,866
Earnings 5yr: $86,148
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,978
Earnings 5yr: $85,456
Debt: N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,459
Earnings 5yr: $88,528
Debt: N/A
Human Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,420
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,233
Earnings 5yr: $81,063
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,308
Earnings 5yr: $80,498
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,416
Earnings 5yr: $84,333
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,067
Earnings 5yr: $75,470
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,071
Earnings 5yr: $73,624
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,803
Earnings 5yr: $66,684
Debt: $11,070
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,480
Earnings 5yr: $68,693
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,857
Earnings 5yr: $72,805
Debt: $10,500

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$2,984
In-State Tuition$7,382
Out-of-State Tuition$15,332
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

56%
Pell Grants
7%
Take Loans
57%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,414
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,163

Completion Signals

57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,812
Est. Monthly Payment
$95/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

34%
Men
66%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 34% men and 66% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
47%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$31,354
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