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Lehman 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 Lehman College.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and medical adminstration.
Admission to Lehman College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 37% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 413 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lehman College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 10,615 in 2005 at the school. Lehman College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Lehman College values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Lehman College
Bedford Park Blvd W
Bronx, NY 10468
General Phone: (718) 960-8000
Admissions Phone: (718) 960-8706
Financial Aid Phone: (718) 960-8545
http://www.lehman.cuny.edu
Lehman College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 593 | education courses, special ed, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, physical education teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, social studies teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 382 | sociology, economics, English, history, anthropology, political science, Spanish language, Latin American studies, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 148 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Business And Management | 140 | accounting, business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 129 | computer and info science, information science, computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 120 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 97 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 88 | psychology |
| Medical Adminstration | 53 | health care facilities management |
| Media | 41 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Fine Arts | 32 | fine arts studies |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 13 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | engineering technician |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Lehman College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,187 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 688 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, Lehman College had a total enrollment of 10,615 students (7,323 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 33% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,892 | 3,674 | 37% | 873 | 24% |
| Men | 3,480 | 1,200 | 34% | 284 | 24% |
| Women | 6,412 | 2,474 | 39% | 589 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 413 | 520 |
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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (718) 960-8706
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
Financial Aid:
Lehman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 702200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (718) 960-8545
Lehman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 129 | 91 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 15 |
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 | 73 | $93,456 | 31 | $88,197 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $73,308 | 34 | $73,575 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $58,612 | 55 | $59,154 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $48,204 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 19 | $52,253 | 31 | $50,684 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 184 | $74,725 | 153 | $66,402 |
*: 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 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lehman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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