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Hunter College is found in New York, New York. New York is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Hunter College.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Admission to Hunter College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 36% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Hunter College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 20,843 in 2005 at the school.
Hunter College values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hunter College is a comprehensive teaching, research and service institution, long committed to excellence and access of undergraduate and graduate students in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as in several professional fields: education, health sciences, nursing and social work. Founded in 1870, Hunter is one of the oldest public colleges in the country, dedicated from its earliest days to serving a student body which reflects the diversity of New York City. Hunter takes pride in the success it has had over the years in enabling the people of New York to combine the strengths of their varied experiences with the skills they need to participate effectively in the wider society."
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Hunter College
695 Park Ave
New York, NY 10021
General Phone: (212) 772-4000
Admissions Phone: (212) 772-4490
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 772-4820
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu
Hunter College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,313 | English literature, sociology, economics, political science, English, urban studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 527 | elementary school teaching, education, educational supervision, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education courses, reading teaching, special ed, school counseling, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 358 | psychology, physical therapy, marriage and family therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 285 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Media | 170 | communication studies, radio and TV tech |
| Business And Management | 165 | accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 163 | various nursing, registered nursing |
| Fine Arts | 136 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 116 | public health, health professions |
| Science | 104 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, ecology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 57 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 51 | music performance, music history and theory |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 48 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 48 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 39 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 33 | cinematography |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | religion, philosophy |
| Engineering | 0 | archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for Hunter College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,295 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 1,285 | 49 |
| Post-master's certificate | 55 | 2 |
In 2005, Hunter College had a total enrollment of 20,843 students (15,045 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Hunter College offers campus housing for 646 of its 15,045 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,686 | 7,737 | 36% | 1,876 | 24% |
| Men | 7,798 | 2,797 | 36% | 610 | 22% |
| Women | 13,888 | 4,940 | 36% | 1,266 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 590 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 772-4490
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,349 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,989 |
| Room and board | $ 2,035 |
| Room charge | $ 3,129 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,882 |
Financial Aid:
Hunter College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 772-4820
Hunter College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 210 | 202 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 83 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 31 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 129 | $91,595 | 89 | $90,876 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $71,546 | 100 | $70,888 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $56,696 | 111 | $56,611 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 16 | $47,111 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $51,088 | 17 | $52,347 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 308 | $74,791 | 333 | $69,382 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | City University of New York Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hunter College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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