CUNY Hunter College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	706
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	46%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in New York, New York, CUNY Hunter College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

CUNY Hunter College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

CUNY Hunter College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

45.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,382

Cost of attendance at CUNY Hunter College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,332

Cost of attendance at CUNY Hunter College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at CUNY Hunter College received on average $8,519 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,519

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,448	56%	$5,481	$7,935,963
Other Federal Grant	2,322	90%	$4,089	$9,495,078
State Grant/Scholarships	2,071	80%	$3,817	$7,904,853
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,772	68%	$1,753	$3,105,706
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,407	93%	$8,519	$20,505,637

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Hunter College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Hunter College students is 57.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.6%.

57.7%

asian 62.4% 499 students
African American 53.5% 85 students
white 58.7% 325 students
hawaiian 63.2% 12 students
hispanic 50.9% 256 students
International Students 56.1% 46 students
Mixed Race 52.9% 27 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Hunter College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Hunter College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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