Hunter College of the City University of New York

If you are thinking about applying to Hunter, the fee for the application is $65.

Hunter Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Hunter's admissions stats.

Hunter 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	Yes

Hunter College of the City University of New York Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Hunter College of the City University of New York.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Applying Early to Hunter?

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Hunter does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Hunter College of the City University of New York Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Hunter?

Hunter is a moderately difficult school to get into. Hunter evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Hunter accepted 46% of all applicants, approximately 14,593 from 31,688 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Hunter, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Hunter College of the City University of New York

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Hunter

Hunter has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Hunter?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Hunter

What does Hunter consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Interview	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Hunter for more information on admission factors.

Hunter 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Hunter, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Hunter's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Hunter?

Students admitted to Hunter have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. Hunter considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Hunter does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Hunter is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Hunter College of the City University of New York

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Hunter. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Hunter during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Hunter Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Hunter?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Hunter.

Does Hunter accept transfer credits?

✅ Hunter accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Hunter accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Hunter accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Hunter accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Hunter?

✅ Hunter is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Hunter's acceptance rate?

✅ Hunter has an acceptance rate of 46%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Hunter?

❌ Hunter does not offer early decision.

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