CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY
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CUNY Hunter College is a large public master's university (large program) located in New York, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 16,289. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 54% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 54% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $6,003 per year. Families earning under $30,000 average $1,029/year — substantially lower. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $111,673. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $63,163.
Acceptance Rate
53.8%
Avg Net Price
$2,984
6-yr Grad Rate
57.9%
Earnings 10yr
$63,163
The Numbers
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 53.8%
- SAT Range
- 1100–1420
- ACT Range
- —
- Enrollment
- 16,289
- Student:Faculty
- 14:1
Costs & Outcomes
- In-State Tuition
- $7,382
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $15,332
- Room & Board
- $11,832
- Students Receiving Aid
- 55.9%
- Median Debt at Grad
- —
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