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Founded in 1870, CUNY Hunter College is a senior college of the City University of New York, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. It was originally known as the Normal College, a teacher training school for young women. Later, it expanded to become a comprehensive coeducational liberal arts and sciences college that offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 100 areas of study.
The 2008 edition of "America's Best Colleges", published by U.S. News & World Report, ranked the college 12th among public universities in the north in the "Best Universities-Masters" category.
Hunter College is named after its founder Thomas Hunter, an Irish immigrant. It is organized into four schools:
The Hawk is the official mascot of Hunter’s sports teams.
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 30% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600.
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 20,845 in 2007-2008 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 10065
General Phone: (212) 772-4000
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,239 | English literature, sociology, political science, economics, English, urban studies, history, anthropology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 804 | elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, ESL instruction, school counseling, educational administration, reading teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 441 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 348 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Science | 207 | physical science courses, biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 185 | mass communication |
| Business and Management | 185 | accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 171 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, neonatal nursing |
| Fine Arts | 167 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 68 | film studies, cinematography |
| Music | 50 | music performance, music history and theory |
| Medicine | 48 | public health, health professions |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 43 | drama |
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Medical Administration | 42 | public health education, environmental health |
| Religion and Philosophy | 33 | religion, philosophy, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 27 | vocational counseling |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer science |
| Engineering | 6 | archeology |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Hunter College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,511 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 1,566 | 54 |
| Post-master's certificate | 82 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Hunter College had a total enrollment of 20,845 students (16,233 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 93% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
Hunter College offers campus housing for 612 of its 16,233 (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 | 24,701 | 7,470 | 30% | 1,906 | 26% |
| Men | 9,089 | 2,774 | 31% | 650 | 23% |
| Women | 15,612 | 4,696 | 30% | 1,256 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
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 | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,399 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,039 |
| Room and board | $ 9,776 |
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,526 |
Financial Aid:
Hunter College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 268900)
Hunter College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 242 | 227 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 78 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 145 | $109,146 | 104 | $107,335 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 101 | $85,505 | 113 | $84,269 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $70,860 | 96 | $71,351 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $60,585 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $61,132 | 19 | $63,247 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 344 | $90,689 | 342 | $85,797 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Orthopedic/Oth Phys Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Latin Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
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/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
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)
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hunter College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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