Lehman College of the City University of New York SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
At Lehman College, test optional does not mean test scores are irrelevant. With a 56.6% admit rate and a 3.50 average GPA, your goal is to show clear academic strength, and a strong SAT or ACT score can still make your application more convincing.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Lehman College of the City University of New York facts and stats
Lehman College of the City University of New York is an urban public college with an undergraduate enrollment of 11,617 students. Lehman College has a freshman retention rate of 73%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 51%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Bronx, NY
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Key Lehman College of the City University of New York application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
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
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Lehman College, plan your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since Lehman does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use its regular application deadline to identify the last fall retake whose scores can arrive on time.
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What you'll actually pay
Lehman College’s in-state tuition is $6,930, while out-of-state tuition is $14,880. About 86% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is February 15.
Lehman College’s out-of-state tuition is $14,880, compared with $6,930 in-state, and room and board is $17,928. Financial aid reaches 86% of students, with an average aid package of $5,339. The average merit award is $3,541, so scholarships can reduce costs but may not cover a large share of the full bill. Graduates leave with an average debt of $17,245.
Student life at Lehman College of the City University of New York
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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