CUNY Hunter College is a public 4-year college in New York, New York with 16,289 undergraduates. It admits 54% of applicants, costs an average of $1,051 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
CUNY Hunter College acceptance rate and admissions
CUNY Hunter College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 700, math 550 to 720). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
CUNY Hunter College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $7,382 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $15,332 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $12,400 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,051 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $1,051 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,349 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run CUNY Hunter College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
CUNY Hunter College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $70,502 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,908 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
CUNY Hunter College majors and what graduates earn
CUNY Hunter College awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($116,361).
All 46 majors at CUNY Hunter College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at CUNY Hunter College
44 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 44 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work | Master's | 587 | $67,802 | $41,000 |
| Special education | Master's | 316 | $78,475 | $28,871 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 172 | $76,928 | $25,750 |
| Nursing | Master's | 143 | $140,223 | $30,500 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 127 | $71,789 | $25,500 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | Master's | 77 | $75,000 | $25,000 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 71 | $112,023 | $31,499 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 62 | $50,350 | $40,338 |
| Fine and studio arts | Master's | 52 | $44,809 | $34,929 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 51 | $71,982 | $41,000 |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 48 | $78,802 | $29,940 |
| Nutrition and dietetics | Master's | 32 | $57,073 | $36,375 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 26 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Master's | 25 | $60,186 | $30,729 |
| Economics | Master's | 24 | n/a | n/a |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 18 | $64,238 | $35,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 17 | $57,311 | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 17 | $83,203 | n/a |
| Statistics | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 12 | $80,132 | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 11 | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Literature | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Anthropology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Dance | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Doctoral | 0 | $83,207 | $53,070 |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 16,289 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 66% women, 34% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $7,382 for in-state students and $15,332 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $1,051 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 700 in reading and writing and 550 to 720 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is CUNY Hunter College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, CUNY Hunter College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hunter College?
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do CUNY Hunter College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $70,502 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.