New York, NY
Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 19 percentage points since 2019, from 35% to 54% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33,750 | 11,871 | 2,547 | 35% |
| 2020 | 32,294 | 13,072 | 2,616 | 40% |
| 2021 | 31,728 | 14,562 | 3,321 | 46% |
| 2022 | 33,944 | 16,246 | 3,140 | 48% |
| 2023 | 31,614 | 17,087 | 3,175 | 54% |
Fall 2023 applicants
10,628 of 18,574 women and 6,088 of 12,384 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY Hunter College has an acceptance rate of 54% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 17,087 of 31,614 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 54 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
31,614 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,175 enrolled.
No. CUNY Hunter College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 19 percentage points since 2019, from 35% to 54% — it has become less selective.