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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 body 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.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$65

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	30,758	12,292	18,466
Percent admitted	30%	30%	30%
Percent admitted who enrolled	22%	20%	23%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	1,855	94%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	520	620
SAT Math	540	640

SAT scores are one way that students can demonstrate college readiness and proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Additional methods are New York State Regents Exams and CUNY Basic Skills Tests in reading, writing and mathematics. The SAT Writing Exam is not considered in CUNY's admission process.

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees
In-state	$4,999	$5,529	$5,829	$6,129	5.1%
Out-of-state	$10,359	$11,439	$12,039	$12,639	5.0%
Books and supplies	$1,146	$1,179	$1,248	$1,248	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$7,766	$7,790	$7,559	$7,748	2.5%
Other	$4,724	$4,823	$4,940	$5,056	2.3%
Off Campus
Room and board	$10,361	$10,900	$11,902	$13,554	13.9%
Other	$4,724	$4,823	$4,940	$5,056	2.3%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$3,682	$3,824	$3,871	$3,944	1.9%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
In-state
On Campus	$18,635	$19,321	$19,576	$20,181	3.1%
Off Campus	$21,230	$22,431	$23,919	$25,987	8.6%
Off Campus with Family	$9,827	$10,532	$10,948	$11,321	3.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus	$23,995	$25,231	$25,786	$26,691	3.5%
Off Campus	$26,590	$28,341	$30,129	$32,497	7.9%
Off Campus with Family	$15,187	$16,442	$17,158	$17,831	3.9%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 772-4820

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	1,332	69%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	1,246	65%	$9,046,340	$7,260
Federal grants	956	50%	$4,638,889	$4,852
Pell grants	955	50%	$4,543,489	$4,758
Other federal grants	244	13%	$95,400	$391
State/local government grant or scholarships	1,085	56%	$3,851,739	$3,550
Institutional grants or scholarships	114	6%	$555,712	$4,875
Student loan aid	163	8%	$800,491	$4,911
Federal student loans	163	8%	$800,491	$4,911
Other student loans	0	0%	$0	—

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	8,466	51%	$53,083,782	$6,270
Pell grants	6,846	41%	$29,845,006	$4,359
Federal student loans	2,684	16%	$16,793,178	$6,257

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