CUNY HUNTER COLLEGE

  • 695 Park Ave
  • New York, NY 10065
  • OPEID College Code: 00268900
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  • General Phone: (212) 772-4000
  • President: Jennifer J Raab
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 22,168
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CUNY Hunter College is located in the city of Manhattan in New York. It is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Hunter College is one of the oldest public colleges in the U.S., and offers more than 170 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels.

 

Hunter College offers study programs in its well known School of Arts and Sciences, and schools of Education, Nursing, Social Work, Health Professions and School of Public Health. In 2011, the CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College began offering the first of several Ph.D. programs at Hunter. 

 

In addition to its degree programs, Hunter College also offers numerous accelerated and advanced certificate programs. Research is thriving at Hunter College, most notably in its Center for Study of Gene Structure and Function, Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO), and the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity. 

 

Alumni of Hunter College have become published authors, well-known artists, and civic leaders. Many have been Fulbright and Mellon scholars, as well as recipients of prestigious grants from the National Institutes of Health. Faculty members at Hunter College are also well recognized, and include national grant recipients, contributors to leading academic journals, and cutting-edge researchers.

 

History 

Hunter College was founded in New York in 1870 as a teacher training college for young women. It was first called the "Normal College of the City of New York." The curriculum gradually expanded to become a fully accredited liberal arts college for women. In 1914, the college changed its name to "Hunter College of the City of New York" for its first president, Thomas Hunter. In 1961, the City University of New York (CUNY) was established, and Hunter College became the founding member. In 1964, male students were admitted to Hunter College, though it would largely be known for its significant contribution to women's education in the United States.

 

Academics 

The academic calendar for CUNY Hunter College offers traditional fall and spring terms, a shorter, winter session, and two summer sessions (8 weeks, and 11 weeks in duration).

 

Colleges and Schools 

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Education
  • School of Health Sciences
  • Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing
  • CUNY School of Public Health at Hunter College

 

CUNY Hunter College has several centers, which offer a variety of academic and research study programs. Centers at Hunter include: 

  • Center for Study of Gene Structure and Function
  • Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO)
  • Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging and Longevity

 

Student Life

Social and community engagement are integral to CUNY Hunter College, and students at Hunter will find many student clubs, organizations, projects and activities to become involved in on campus and throughout the community. 

 

New students at CUNY Hunter College will appreciate the accessibility of the Visitors Center, and the helpfulness of Visitors Center Associates, who wear purple vests and are available to help people find their way around campus.

 

Student services at CUNY Hunter College include: 

  • AccessABILITY (for students with disabilities)
  • Advising Services
  • Athletics & Recreation
  • Behavioral Response Team
  • Campus Housing (Brookdale Residence Hall)
  • Career Development Services
  • Center for Student Achievement
  • Children's Learning Center
  • Counseling & Wellness Services
  • International Students
  • Scholarships & Grants
  • Student Activities
  • Student/Club Websites Accounts
  • Student Center (Sylvia E. Fishman)
  • Student Veteran Services
  • Blackboard Online Learning
  • Center for Student Achievement
  • Chanin Language Center
  • Computer Laboratories
  • ESL Resources
  • Physical Sciences Learning Center
  • Reading/Writing Center
  • Social Sciences Computing Laboratory
  • Socrates Center, Department of Biological Sciences

 

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Hunter College are purple, white and gold. The school mascot is the hawk, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Hunter College "Hawks."

 

Athletics 

The Hunter College "Hawks" athletic teams participate in several intercollegiate sports, including: 

 

Men's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Indoor Track and Field
  • Outdoor Track and Field
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Fencing
  • Indoor Track and Field
  • Outdoor Track and Field
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

 

Community Life

CUNY Hunter College has a strong mission of community service, and Hunter students, faculty and staff members are involved in public service activities throughout New York City. Community members are encouraged to contact Hunter College to explore new opportunities for Hunter's participation in community life. 

 

The cultural, social, artistic and intellectual programs and services that Hunter engages in with and for its community include continuing education, non-degree programs, faculty and administration jobs, The Kaye Playhouse, The Bertha & Karl Leubsdorf Gallery, The Frederick Loewe Theatre and Lang Recital Hall, athletic events to cheer on the "Hawks," The Hunter Bookstore, renting space at Hunter, and more.

 
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
    Mission Statement
  • 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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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $125.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants10,64617,22127,867
Number Granted Admission (%)3,012 (28%)4,849 (28%)7,861 (28%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)734 (24%)1,308 (27%)2,042 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,787100%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480580
SAT ® Math510610
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving6%42%75%3%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,368$4,474$2,342$5,944
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.2%2.0%2.1%
Number in Default394244
Number in Repayment1,7632,0252,079
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,999$4,399$4,349
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,999$4,399$4,349
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,359$8,989$8,989
Books and Supplies$1,070$1,016$938
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,755$9,776$5,947
Other Expenses$4,664$4,526$4,432
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,382$10,201$7,958
Other Expenses$4,664$4,526$4,432
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,672$4,526$3,533
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$22,488$19,717$15,666
In-State$22,488$19,717$15,666
Out of State$27,848$24,307$20,306
Off Campus
In-District$21,115$20,142$17,677
In-State$21,115$20,142$17,677
Out of State$26,475$24,732$22,317
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,741$8,971$8,820
In-State$9,741$8,971$8,820
Out of State$15,101$13,561$13,460
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-1
Biology Degree4110
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree22510
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-1
Media Studies Degree18416
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree27-
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education Degree-6
Chemistry Teacher Education Degree-5
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-29
Drama and Dance Teacher Education Degree16-
Early Childhood Education Degree-54
Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs Degree-34
Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments Degree-9
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Degree-3
Education, Teaching Individuals with Vision Impairments Degree-3
Education, Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation Degree-1
Elementary Education Degree-132
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree1026
Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree11
Latin Teacher Education Degree-1
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree322
Music Teacher Education Degree-14
Physics Teacher Education Degree-3
Reading Teacher Education Degree-46
Science Teacher Education Degree-3
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree713
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree-16
Special Education Teaching Degree-88
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor Degree-53
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree-14
English Language and Literature Degree403-
English Literature Degree-19
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender Studies, Other Degree25-
Latin American Studies Degree1-
Womens Studies Degree25-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Nutrition and Wellness Studies Degree18-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Greek Language and Literature Degree1-
Chinese Language and Literature Degree10-
Comparative Literature Degree4-
French Language and Literature Degree112
German Language and Literature Degree2-
Hebrew Language and Literature Degree6-
Italian Language and Literature Degree32
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Degree2-
Russian Language and Literature Degree3-
Spanish Language and Literature Degree276
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree9-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Adult Health Nursing Degree-30
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree-32
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree15-
Environmental Health Degree-5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-11
Nursing Degree1362
Physical Therapy Degree-3
Public Health Degree-55
Public Health Education and Promotion Degree24-
Public Health, Community Nurse Degree-4
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Degree-27
 
History
History Degree5815
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree-5
Mathematics Degree167
Statistics Degree71
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree9-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies Degree2-
Philosophy Degree17-
Religious Studies Degree12-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree52-
Physical Sciences, Other Degree57-
Physics Degree63
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree42515
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-331
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree4816
Archaeology Degree3-
Economics Degree12023
Geography Degree3310
Political Science Degree128-
Sociology Degree16120
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree1859
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree2221
Drama Degree3814
Film Studies Degree59-
Fine Studio Arts Degree6546
Music History, Literature, and Theory Degree-13
Music Performance Degree25-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 22,168
  • Undergraduate: 15,884 Graduate: 6,284
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 6,733 Female: 15,435
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 5,307 Female: 10,577
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 1,426 Female: 4,858
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 12,613 Part-Time: 9,555
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 11,171 Part-Time: 4,713
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,442 Part-Time: 4,842
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,5917%
American Indian860.4%
Black2,70112%
Asian3,73217%
Hispanic3,93818%
White10,12046%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 188814%
Ages 18-193,88618%
Ages 20-213,84817%
Ages 22-244,61621%
Ages 25-294,34020%
Ages 30-341,9819%
Ages 35-399944%
Ages 40-491,0555%
Ages 50-655222%
Age Over 65420.2%
Age Unknown30.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,4021,5401,862
Faculty Status1,7806941,086
Tenured Faculty469469-
Graduate Assistants75-75
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,7806941,086
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial154154-
Other Professionals332223109
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,136469667
Clerical And Secretarial740135605
Skilled Crafts6060-
Service and/or Maintenance26121348
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$91,221 (694)$93,756 (347)$88,686 (347)
Professor$111,480 (247)$112,035 (143)$110,718 (104)
Associate Professor$87,865 (235)$88,903 (112)$86,919 (123)
Assistant Professor$73,535 (159)$73,364 (69)$73,667 (90)
Instructor$61,536 (13)$60,404 (2)$61,742 (11)
Lecturer$65,784 (40)$65,342 (21)$66,272 (19)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$91,221 (694)$93,756 (347)$88,686 (347)
Professor$111,480 (247)$112,035 (143)$110,718 (104)
Associate Professor$87,865 (235)$88,903 (112)$86,919 (123)
Assistant Professor$73,535 (159)$73,364 (69)$73,667 (90)
Instructor$61,536 (13)$60,404 (2)$61,742 (11)
Lecturer$65,784 (40)$65,342 (21)$66,272 (19)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes266152114
Unduplicated Athletes242140102
Basketball251312
All Track Combined824933
Fencing311813
Soccer2525-
Softball13-13
Swimming and Diving16-16
Tennis261115
Volleyball231112
Wrestling2525-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$4,122$4,422
Assistant Coaches-$1,392$1,224
 
Coaches
All Coaches442024
Basketball1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Fencing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students44%
 
By Gender
Male33%
Female49%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien51%
American Indian-
Black34%
Asian47%
Hispanic38%
White48%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less17%
5 Years36%
6 Years44%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related1-
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary153
Arson3-
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