Bronx, NY
Roughly 55 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 38% to 55% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19,761 | 7,465 | 942 | 38% |
| 2020 | 20,057 | 9,428 | 1,327 | 47% |
| 2021 | 20,132 | 11,654 | 1,582 | 58% |
| 2022 | 22,455 | 12,419 | 1,486 | 55% |
| 2023 | 20,954 | 11,615 | 1,390 | 55% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,236 of 12,045 women and 4,201 of 8,603 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 | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
CUNY Lehman College has an acceptance rate of 55% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 11,615 of 20,954 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 55 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
20,954 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,390 enrolled.
No. CUNY Lehman College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 38% to 55% — it has become less selective.