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CUNY Hunter College admissions

New York, New York · Public · 16,289 undergrads

CUNY Hunter College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2024 (17,362 of 32,271, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100–1420.

The numbers

Applied
32,271
fall 2024
Average GPA
3.66
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
17%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$65
waivers exist

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Can I get into CUNY Hunter College?

54% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1100–1420 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

32,271 applied, 17,362 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does CUNY Hunter College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked CUNY Hunter College's fall 2027 rule yet. CUNY Hunter College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. CUNY Hunter College's site

Early rounds and deadlines

CUNY Hunter College doesn't offer early decision or early action.

We haven't checked CUNY Hunter College's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on CUNY Hunter College's site

Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2024.

What CUNY Hunter College looks at

Counts most

How hard your classes were, GPA.

Counts a lot

Essay, recommendations.

Also considered

SAT or ACT scores, interview, activities, talent or ability, character, work experience.

As CUNY Hunter College rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.

Questions people ask

What is CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Hunter College admitted 54% of applicants for fall 2024 (17,362 of 32,271, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1100–1420. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers