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.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
470
580
SAT Math
500
600
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$4,349
$4,349
$4,349
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$8,989
$8,989
$8,989
Books and supplies
$832
$879
$938
Room and board (on campus)
$6,270
$6,306
$5,947
Room and board (off campus)
$7,310
$7,663
$7,958
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 772-4820
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 78%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,362
State/Local Grants: $2,788
Institutional Grants: $3,695
Student Loans: $2,364
