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Public, 4-Year
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$7,382

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

54.0%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

58.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$63,163

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

CUNY Hunter College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in New York, NY. With a competitive tuition profile of $7,382, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 58.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing610 – 710
20025th–75th percentile800
Math600 – 760
20025th–75th percentile800
Transfer-Out Rate23.7%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$29,528

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$33,163

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$302,102

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$633,732

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at CUNY Hunter College is $11,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
64.8%
35.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
31.9%
Asian
30.7%
White
17.9%
Black
11.3%
International
4.4%
Two or more
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$7,382

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$262
$30k - $48k$2,264
$48k - $75k$6,457
$75k+$8,551

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,000
Pell Grant Recipients55.0%
Using Federal Loans7.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment56.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

80.0%

Success

58.7%

In-State Cost

$7,382

Age 25+ Students

13.9%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,637 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New York (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
New York (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In New York

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$2,386

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,451

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,752

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the New York metropolitan area.