Study at CUNY Hunter College

Hunter College is found in New York, NY. 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 Hunter College.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, family and social work, and liberal arts.

Hunter College Selectivity

Admission to Hunter College is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 34% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 600.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Hunter College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

Students numbered 20,845 in 2007 at the school.

Student Life

Hunter College values student athletics, and belongs to the City University of New York Athletic Conference.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 Enrollment 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."