Hunter College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Hunter, test-optional does not mean test scores are irrelevant: just 12% submitted SAT scores, yet the middle range reaches 1400. Aim for the upper half of the SAT range, around 1300+, if you want your score to strengthen an already solid GPA.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Hunter College facts and stats
Hunter College is an urban public college in New York City with an undergraduate enrollment of 17,027. Hunter’s freshman retention rate is 78%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 57%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
New York, NY
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Key Hunter College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Hunter is test-optional, so use this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then keep the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Hunter does not list an ED, EA, or Regular Decision deadline here, so confirm your application due date before relying on a late fall retake to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Hunter’s in-state tuition is $6,930, while out-of-state tuition is $18,600. About 77% of students receive financial aid, and the average merit award is $4,354.
At Hunter College, out-of-state tuition is $18,600, while in-state tuition is $6,930, with room and board adding about $22,260 for students who live on campus. Financial aid reaches 77% of students, and the average aid package is $5,917. Merit awards average $4,354, which can help reduce the bill for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $12,907.
Student life at Hunter College
5% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Priority
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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