- Acceptance rate: 54% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–700 reading and writing, 550–720 math
- Average net price: $4,127 a year (2022–23)
CUNY Hunter College GPA requirements
CUNY Hunter College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and CUNY Hunter College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
CUNY Hunter College acceptance rate
CUNY Hunter College admitted 17,362 of 32,271 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 54%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered CUNY Hunter College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 640 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 | 720 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1280 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What CUNY Hunter College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
CUNY Hunter College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $4,127 a year at CUNY Hunter College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and CUNY Hunter College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate was 54% for fall 2024: it admitted 17,362 of 32,271 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do CUNY Hunter College students have?
The middle 50% of CUNY Hunter College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (11% of them) scored 550–700 in Reading and Writing and 550–720 in Math. The median scores were 640 (Reading and Writing) and 640 (Math).
Does CUNY Hunter College accept AP credit?
Yes. CUNY Hunter College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at CUNY Hunter College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $4,127 a year at CUNY Hunter College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: CUNY Hunter CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).