Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College New York, NY · Public · 16,289 undergrads
- Admit rate: 53.8% (31,614 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1100–1420
- Undergraduates: 16,289 (4.6% international)
- Average net price: $2,984 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 57% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Decision: Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. (Macaulay Honors College only; year not printed)
- Priority: Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. (Hunter Honors Scholar Programs and Macaulay regular; year not printed)
- Priority: Feb. 1 (U.S.-educated freshmen, application and documents)
- Rolling: After Feb. 1, as space allows
Essays
Option 1 (500 words or less)
Tell us something meaningful about yourself that is not reflected in your application. You may choose to speak about your interests, aspirations and/or background.
Option 2 (500 words or less)
It is often said that the road to success is paved with setbacks. Tell us about a time you faced a challenge or obstacle. What did you learn from it, and how did it contribute to your success?
Option 3 (500 words or less)
Share an essay on any topic. You may use an essay that you have previously written or one that discusses a topic of your choice.
Editor's notes
- If you want Macaulay or the Hunter Honors Scholar Programs, your deadline is in the fall, not Feb. 1. Macaulay Early Decision closes Oct. 26 and its deadlines are hard, and Hunter strongly encourages test scores for these merit programs even though general admission is test-optional.
- Plan your major past admission day. Nursing, public health, nutrition, medical laboratory science, social work and education all require a second application after you finish prerequisites at Hunter, so your first-year grades will matter as much as your high school record.
