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CUNY Hunter College
Hunter College is a comprehensive teaching, research and service institution, long committed to excellence and access of undergraduate and graduate students in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in several professional fields: education, health sciences, nursing and social work. Founded in 1870, Hunter is one of the oldest public colleges in the country, dedicated from its earliest days to serving a student body which reflects the diversity of New York City. Hunter takes pride in the success it has had over the years in enabling the people of New York to combine the strengths of their varied experiences with the skills they need to participate effectively in the wider society.
General Information
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Contact Information 695 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021 www.hunter.cuny.edu admissions@hunter.cuny.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. CUNY Hunter College FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 20,899 (15,805 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 68% under 25, 30% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $65 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 21,244 | 7,703 | 13,541 |
| Percent admitted | 35 | 36 | 35 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 24 | 21 | 26 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1624 | 100 |
| ACT | 0 | 0 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $4,349 | $4,349 | $4,300 |
| Out-of-State | $8,989 | $8,989 | $8,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $879 | $832 | $798 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,306 | $6,270 | $6,070 |
| Other | $4,374 | $3,882 | $3,882 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,663 | $7,310 | $6,971 |
| Other | $4,374 | $4,297 | $4,136 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,526 | $3,495 | $3,387 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $15,908 | $11,098 | $11,015 |
| Off Campus | $17,265 | $16,788 | $16,205 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,754 | $8,676 | $8,485 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $20,548 | $15,738 | $15,655 |
| Off Campus | $21,905 | $21,428 | $20,845 |
| Off Campus with Family | $13,394 | $13,316 | $13,125 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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