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Hunter College offers a double benefit for its reasonable tuition: intellectually demanding academics, plus the resources, opportunities, and cultural outlets that come with going to college on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The college -- one of 11 senior colleges in the City University of New York system -- has more than 170 areas of study and over 23,000 students, of which 75% graduate debt-free. Especially strong are its psychology, language, nursing, and visual and performing arts programs. The Silberman School of Social Work is particularly well-regarded. With a diverse student body, Hunter places special emphasis on languages, including Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Polish, and Japanese, along with classical Greek and Latin. Hunter also boasts a number of well-known research centers, including the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, and Roosevelt House, a public policy institute in a townhouse once occupied by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. On-campus living can be tricky due to the overwhelming demand for housing in New York City, but Hunter does have four residence halls in the area, so students should apply early to ensure a room. Hunter can count former President Barack Obama among its fans: In 2014, he called the school "one of the best colleges in the country."
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: Most fall classes will be held remotely, with the exception of those that rely on in-person activities, such as labs, clinical training, studio art, film and performance arts. The campus’ buildings are partially open, and all common areas are limited to minimum occupancy.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$23,000
% of students who get any grants
63%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$4,500
Average price for low-income students
$1,300
admissions
Acceptance rate
36%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1240/NA
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
16,210
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
88%
% of need met
82%
% of students who get merit* grants
3%
Average merit grant
$3,450
student success
Graduation rate
56%
Average time to a degree
4.6 years
Average student debt
$12,500
Average salary within 5 years
$49,500
% earning more than $28,000
74%
key deadlines
Early decision application
N/A
Regular application
N/A
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: Most fall classes will be held remotely, with the exception of those that rely on in-person activities, such as labs, clinical training, studio art, film and performance arts. The campus’ buildings are partially open, and all common areas are limited to minimum occupancy.
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