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CUNY Hunter College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 New York, NY🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Hunter College is a public university in New York City serving nearly 23,000 students. With a 53.8% acceptance rate and middle-50% SAT range of 1100–1420, it is moderately selective. The school is particularly strong in psychology, interdisciplinary studies, and social sciences. Graduates earn a median of $63,163 ten years after enrollment, with moderate debt levels around $11,000.

Acceptance rate
53.8%
Enrollment
22,970
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
57%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1100 – 1420
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$1,029
family income
$30–48k
$1,935
family income
$48–75k
$6,003
family income
$75–110k
$8,810
family income
$110k+
$12,259
family income
56% receive Pell grants
7% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields CUNY Hunter College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Psychology
18.4%
Multi/Interdisciplinary
14.7%
Social Sciences
13.6%
Computer Science
8.9%
Health Professions
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$63,163
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,414
Completion
57%
Retention
78%
Median debt
$11,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Hunter College?

CUNY Hunter College has an acceptance rate of 53.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1420 on the SAT.

How much does CUNY Hunter College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $1,029 per year, rising to $12,259 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.