Lehman Admission Requirements

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Lehman Admission Overview

Lehman admission requirements are competitive. Last year Lehman admitted 56.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 850-1150. Lehman is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lehman is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lehman Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

56.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Lehman acceptance rate is 56.6%. Last year, 12,643 of 22,347 applicants were admitted. That is the 40th lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

Lehman is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

12% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lehman GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.2*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.2*

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Average GPA

Lehman has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.2 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Lehman is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

*3.2 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Lehman SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

850-1150

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 440
Math 410
Composite 850

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 560
Composite 1150

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Lehman typically score around a 1000 SAT (middle 50% 850–1150) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 40th percentile nationally. Lehman ranks #102 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 850 to 1150

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SAT policy

Lehman is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1000 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at CUNY Lehman College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1150+	Above 75th	>72%
1000 to 1150	Avg +	57%-72%
850 to 1000	Avg -	41%-57%
Below 850	Below mid-50	<41%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lehman ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

CUNY Lehman College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	12,914	9,101	22,347
Accepted	7,795	4,652	12,643
Acceptance Rate	60%	51%	57%
Enrolled	889	638	1,545
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	14%	12%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at CUNY Lehman College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Lehman is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 56.6% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (850-1150); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025