College Profile
Hunter College of the City University of New York, a distinguished public university, values learning in the liberal arts and sciences as a cornerstone of individual development and a vital foundation for a more just and inclusive society. Continuing their long tradition of expanding opportunity, the College seeks students from all backgrounds to engage in a rigorous educational experience that prepares them to become leaders and innovators in their communities and in the world. Hunter also contributes to intellectual discourse by supporting excellent scholarship and creative activity by its accomplished faculty.
Hunter undergraduate, graduate and professional curricula challenge students to think critically—to approach problems from multiple perspectives, distinguish the questions each raises, and recognize the kinds of evidence each values. The College’s academic programs stress the significance of human diversity, emphasize research and artistic creation, and invite students to extend their education beyond campus. Faculty at Hunter College cultivate the qualities that their graduates need to thrive in their chosen careers and make a difference as active citizens.
Hunter College embraces its setting at the heart of New York City—the College seeks to draw on its energy, capitalize on its remarkable resources, weave it into the fabric of our teaching, research and creative expression, and give back to it through service and citizenship.
Hunter College offers more than 170 engaging and challenging academic programs that equip students with a global outlook and the expertise to thrive in their chosen careers.
Important Programs we offer:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. BS Nursing
2. BA Psychology
3. BA Human Biology
4. BA Computer Science
5. BA Chemistry
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
1. MSW Social Work
2. PhD Biochemistry
3. MA Biology
4. MFA Creative Writing
5. MA Computer Science
Demographics
| 22538 | Total Enrollment |
| 17027 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 5511 | Graduate Enrollment |
| 400 | International Student Enrollment |
| 1:13 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 170 | Countries Represented |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
Hunter College offers courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) for international students through their International English Language Institute (IELI). For more information, click here: https://continuing-ed.hunter.cuny.edu/international-english-language-institute-IELI-New-York-City/
Hunter College is able to offer an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status to a student who has been admitted only to the Intensive English Program.
Hunter does not provide courses of English as a Second Language to current admitted students.
International Student Housing Options
Students who live in the Hunter College residences have the unique opportunity to enrich their learning experiences by becoming involved in the Residence Life community. Residents are involved in a number of social, educational, and cultural programs designed to enhance their out-of-the classroom education and to promote positive relationships within the residences and the community at large.
Only a limited number of Hunter’s 23,000 students have the opportunity to live in our residences. The application process is highly competitive, and housing is not guaranteed.
Hunter Housing Locations: Midtown East (51st Street) & Upper East Side (79th Street)
For more information, click here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/students/campus-life/residence-life/
Collaborative Programs
Hunter College has exchange programs with other institutions OUTSIDE THE U.S. For information, please click here: https://www.hunter.cuny.edu/students/opportunities/study-abroad/
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
Academic transcripts: Submit copies of your secondary school record and diploma. If you have attended college, you must submit all college transcripts as well.
Translations: All foreign academic records must be submitted with an official English translation. Some graduate programs may require a course-by-course evaluation from a specific evaluation service.
English proficiency: You must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following scores or a comparable result on another approved test:
TOEFL: 550 (WBT), 213 (CBT), or 80 (iBT)
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 58
No conditional admission is offered for English language deficiency.
Application-specific requirements:
Freshman applicants:
– High school/secondary school transcript and diploma or equivalent.
– English translation of foreign records.
Transfer applicants:
– All college, university, and/or postsecondary school transcripts.
– Official English translation of foreign records.
– Submit a transfer application.
Graduate applicants:
– The same requirements as undergraduate applicants, plus any program-specific requirements.
– A course-by-course evaluation from one of the approved private evaluation services is required for non-US transcripts.
Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Hunter College
Room 241, North Building
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
+1 (212) 772-4820
Student Activities and Campus Life
The Office of Student Activities is committed to achieving a pluralistic community and to assisting the student body in developing rational, critical and creative capabilities. More specifically, the Office of Student Activities seeks to engage students in active learning, to assist them in establishing a meaningful value system and ethical standards, and to set high expectations for each student. By offering effective programs and participation in all College venues and by encouraging and supporting activities that include athletics, recreation, student clubs and organizations, performing arts, and student government, the Office of Student Activities provides opportunities for students to achieve a better understanding and appreciation not only for their culture, but also for the cultures of others. This fosters educational collaborations throughout the College and builds supportive and inclusive communities.
At Hunter College, you are more than a student attending classes, writing papers, and preparing for examinations. Your primary reason for being here may be academic, but it does not fully describe you. Participating in athletics and student organizations, reporting on campus issues, working in student government, or performing in theatrical productions also may interest and excite you. Such co-curricular activities are an integral part of your Hunter education, and many are funded, in part, by the Student Activity fee.
Hunter College has a wide variety of student clubs and organizations, covering diverse interests and providing opportunities for social engagement, skill development, and community advancement. These groups range from academic, career, recreational, artistic, Greek life, faith, advocacy, and culture-focused topics. Hunter College clubs and organizations are open to all active students without regard to race, gender, national origin, or any other protected class. Anyone can meet up with students who share your interests by joining an existing club or starting a new club.
