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Your chances of getting into CUNY Hunter College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

47.9%
Admission Difficulty for CUNY Hunter College
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Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Hunter is 47.9%.  Its admission rate is the 26th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Hunter and can you get accepted?

Hunter is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 16,246 out of the 33,944 who applied were admitted.

CUNY Hunter College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Hunter?

48% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to CUNY Hunter College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1260 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT

Hunter GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.7

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into CUNY Hunter College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Hunter are to have around a 3.7 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Hunter will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Hunter is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #26 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Hunter is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted CUNY Hunter College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0.24% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 53.92% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 24.38% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 1.73% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0.03% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0.0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Hunter SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by CUNY Hunter College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1170-1340

Applicants Submitting SAT 

88%
SAT Scores for CUNY Hunter College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 580
Math 25th Percentile 590
Composite 25th Percentile 1170
SAT Scores for CUNY Hunter College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 690
Composite 75th Percentile 1340
Average SAT Score 1260

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to CUNY Hunter College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Hunter is 1260 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1170-1340. Students who get into CUNY Hunter College score in the top 29 percent of all SAT test takers..  Hunter ranks #37 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1260 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Hunter regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1170 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1170, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1080, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

CUNY Hunter College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1255, you have around a 48% chance of being admitted. A 1340 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 64% chance of getting in.

CUNY Hunter College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1340 and Above Good >64%
1255 to 1340 Avg + 48%-64%
1170 to 1255 Avg - 33%-48%
1085 to 1170 Reach 20%-33%
Less than 1085 Low <20%
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Hunter ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

25-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for CUNY Hunter College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 25
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 25
ACT Scores for CUNY Hunter College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 33
Math 75th Percentile 30
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Hunter?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Hunter is 28, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 25 and 31.  The school ranks #30 in New York and #216 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 28. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 25 and score in the score in the top 22 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 22.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to CUNY Hunter College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as CUNY Hunter College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Hunter for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 28 score has around 48% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 64% with a 31 ACT score.

CUNY Hunter College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >64%
28 to 31 Avg + 48%-64%
25 to 28 Avg - 33%-48%
22 to 25 Reach 20%-33%
Less than 22 Low <20%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

CUNY Hunter College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 20,916 12,832 33,944
Accepted 10,892 5,293 16,246
Acceptance Rate 52% 41% 48%
Enrolled 2,165 972 3,140
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 18% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to CUNY Hunter College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Hunter College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

CUNY Hunter College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at CUNY Hunter College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Hunter is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.7 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1260 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1340 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 28 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to CUNY Hunter College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190594 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Hunter College.

Last updated February 24, 2024

FAQs

Does CUNY Hunter College prefer SAT or ACT?

88% of students submit their SAT scores to Hunter.

What is my chance of getting into CUNY Hunter College?

48% of those who apply are granted admission to Hunter. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for CUNY Hunter College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1170 and 1340. The average SAT score is 1255. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for CUNY Hunter College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 31. The average ACT score is 28. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.