CUNY Hunter College Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 31,614
- Admitted
- 17,087
- Yield
- 18.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate has risen from 34.7% in 2014–15 to 54% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 28,935 to 31,614 (+9%) over that period.
Its 54% rate makes CUNY Hunter College more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 76%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (57.2% for women vs 49.2% for men, a 8-point gap). CUNY Hunter College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 28,935 | 10,031 | 34.7% | 2,080 |
| 2015–16 | 28,041 | 10,842 | 38.7% | 2,200 |
| 2016–17 | 28,510 | 10,801 | 37.9% | 2,208 |
| 2017–18 | 29,326 | 11,784 | 40.2% | 2,337 |
| 2018–19 | 31,030 | 11,300 | 36.4% | 2,598 |
| 2019–20 | 33,750 | 11,871 | 35.2% | 2,547 |
| 2020–21 | 32,294 | 13,072 | 40.5% | 2,616 |
| 2021–22 | 31,728 | 14,562 | 45.9% | 3,321 |
| 2022–23 | 33,944 | 16,246 | 47.9% | 3,140 |
| 2023–24 | 31,614 | 17,087 | 54% | 3,175 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,574 | 10,628 | 57.2% |
| Men | 12,384 | 6,088 | 49.2% |
| Another gender | 463 | 225 | 48.6% |
| Unknown | 193 | 146 | 75.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–710 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 600–760 |
How CUNY Hunter College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Hunter College's acceptance rate is 54% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,087 admitted of 31,614 applicants).
Is CUNY Hunter College test optional?
CUNY Hunter College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY Hunter College?
CUNY Hunter College received 31,614 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,087.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Hunter College?
Admitted students at CUNY Hunter College typically scored 610–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY Hunter College getting harder to get into?
CUNY Hunter College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 34.7% in 2014–15 to 54% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.hunter.cuny.edu/.