CUNY Lehman College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into CUNY Lehman College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

55.4%

Admission Difficulty for CUNY Lehman College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lehman is 55.4%. Its admission rate is the 38th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Lehman is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 11,615 out of the 20,954 who applied were admitted.

CUNY Lehman College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.2. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Lehman?

55% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

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

Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1040 on the SAT

Lehman GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.2*

Typical High School Grades

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

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lehman are to have around a 3.2 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lehman accepts 55% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lehman is 3.2 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #90 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lehman 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 3.2 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.2 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Lehman SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to CUNY Lehman College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 78% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

860-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT

78%

SAT Scores for CUNY Lehman College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	460
Math 25th Percentile	400
Composite 25th Percentile	860

SAT Scores for CUNY Lehman College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	590
Math 75th Percentile	630
Composite 75th Percentile	1220
Average SAT Score	1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lehman is 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 860-1220. Students who get into CUNY Lehman College score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. Lehman ranks #100 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lehman regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 860 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 860, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 680, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

CUNY Lehman 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1040, you have around a 55% chance of being admitted. A 1220 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 70% chance of getting in.

CUNY Lehman College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220 and Above	Good	>70%
1040 to 1220	Avg +	55%-70%
860 to 1040	Avg -	39%-55%
680 to 860	Reach	25%-39%
Less than 680	Low	<25%

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Lehman ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for CUNY Lehman College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for CUNY Lehman College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

CUNY Lehman College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	12,045	8,603	20,954
Accepted	7,236	4,201	11,615
Acceptance Rate	60%	49%	55%
Enrolled	798	572	1,390
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	14%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

CUNY Lehman College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
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	Required to be considered for admission