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Lehman College is one of the constituent colleges of the City University of New York, USA. It was established in 1931 as the Bronx campus of Hunter College and later became an independent college within the City University in 1968. The college is named after Herbert Lehman, a former New York governor, United States senator and philanthropist. The campus is spread over an area of 37 acres.
CUNY Lehman College is a public, coeducational liberal arts college with more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and specializations. The college is home to the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, which is a professional theater.
The sports teams of Lehman College actively participate in NCAA, CUNY Athletic Conference, ECAC, Knickerbocker Athletic Conference, Metropolitan Collegiate Swimming Conference, Hudson Valley Men's/ Women's Athletic Conferences, Metropolitan Intercollegiate Men's Volleyball Conference, and the New York State Women's Collegiate Athletic Conference.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and family and social work.
Admission to Lehman College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 31% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 500.
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 10,922 in 2007-2008 at the school. Lehman College has a large minority student population.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.
Lehman College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
CUNY Lehman College
Bedford Park Blvd W
Bronx, NY 10468
General Phone: (718) 960-8000
http://www.lehman.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 532 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, English teaching, science teaching, special ed, early childhood education, music teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 334 | sociology, economics, English, history, anthropology, political science, Spanish language, African-American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 284 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 208 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, various nursing, pediatric nursing, neonatal nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 161 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Medical Support and Technology | 126 | audiology and speech pathology, speech pathology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 94 | psychology |
| Medical Administration | 82 | health care facilities management, public health education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 54 | dietitian, parks and recreation studies, recreational therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 52 | information science, computer science |
| Media | 40 | mass communication, journalism courses |
| Science | 34 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Fine Arts | 21 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Music | 6 | music performance |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 4 | public health |
Number of programs and degrees for Lehman College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,383 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 654 | 32 |
| Post-master's certificate | 33 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Lehman College had a total enrollment of 10,922 students (8,530 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
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. 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 | 12,408 | 3,840 | 31% | 886 | 23% |
| Men | 4,488 | 1,235 | 28% | 271 | 22% |
| Women | 7,920 | 2,605 | 33% | 615 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
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 | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,340 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,016 |
Financial Aid:
Lehman College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 702200)
Lehman College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 118 | 92 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 82 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 17 |
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 | 69 | $108,587 | 27 | $107,469 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $86,819 | 53 | $86,071 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $70,513 | 72 | $70,684 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $55,533 | 5 | $59,639 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $66,087 | 34 | $63,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 182 | $87,536 | 191 | $78,573 |
*: 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 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Journalism, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lehman College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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