At a glance
Average net price
$2,984
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
56.9%
Admission rate
54%
Undergrad size
16,289
In-state tuition
$7,382
Out-of-state tuition
$15,332
Cost of attendance
$13,905
Median earnings (10y)
$63,163
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,280
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 77.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (36%), humanities & arts (32%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health8%
- Business4%
- Humanities & arts32%
- Social sciences36%
- Psychology18.4%~2,996 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Interdisciplinary14.7%~2,388 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences13.6%~2,220 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science8.9%~1,455 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,222 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~979 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~933 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~679 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English4.0%~648 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business4.0%~643 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~497 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~288 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~274 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~223 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.3%~213 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.3%~208 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~91 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,314 | $27,951 | $10,923 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 1,183 | $53,970 | — |
| Human Biology. | Bachelor's | 843 | $20,433 | $11,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 568 | $55,652 | $8,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 542 | $69,314 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 385 | $20,235 | $12,598 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 363 | $35,408 | $10,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 356 | $30,382 | $12,431 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 348 | $91,886 | $16,944 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 311 | $32,241 | $11,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 305 | $124,793 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 294 | $62,406 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 292 | $67,083 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 268 | $36,329 | $14,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 248 | $25,658 | $9,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 244 | $34,670 | $9,531 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 209 | $108,969 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 188 | $23,629 | $10,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 156 | $43,643 | $11,070 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 139 | $38,426 | $10,500 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 132 | $28,569 | $10,348 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Master's | 120 | $59,828 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 111 | $32,788 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 106 | $25,166 | $7,134 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 106 | $48,267 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | $9,608 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 96 | $25,141 | $10,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 90 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 85 | $53,365 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 78 | $42,324 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 78 | $59,118 | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 74 | $68,927 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 68 | $52,494 | $12,000 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 66 | $39,111 | $10,698 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 61 | $31,328 | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 60 | $28,662 | $10,200 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Master's | 59 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About CUNY Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College is a very large institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 16,289 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Psychology, Interdisciplinary, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at CUNY Hunter College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,984 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,382 for in-state students and $15,332 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,905 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 56.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $63,163 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
CUNY Hunter College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Psychology, Interdisciplinary, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (36% of credentials), humanities & arts (32% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
CUNY Hunter College accepts 54% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,280.
Location & campus
Set in New York, New York (city), CUNY Hunter College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about CUNY Hunter College
Q.How much does CUNY Hunter College cost?
The average net price at CUNY Hunter College is $2,984 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,905.
Q.What is the graduation rate at CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College has a 6-year graduation rate of 56.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College admits 54% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do CUNY Hunter College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median CUNY Hunter College graduate earns $63,163 per year.
Q.What is tuition at CUNY Hunter College?
Published tuition is $7,382 in-state and $15,332 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is CUNY Hunter College located?
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10065).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with CUNY Hunter College at their official website.