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CUNY Lehman College Campus Tours & Visits — Bronx, NY

Known for health sciences — excellent value

CUNY Lehman College is a public institution in Bronx with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1010, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,013 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $3,482.

Established

1931

Mascot

Lightning Bug

Type

Public college

55%

Acceptance

1010

SAT Avg

10,438

Undergrads

15:1

Student : Faculty

49%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$58,013

Earnings 10yr

$3,482

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

SwimmingOutdoor track

History & Fun Facts

•Naval Training Center, Women's Reserve, Bronx, on February 8, 1943 The Bronx Branch of Hunter College was first established in 1931.
•When the Navy vacated the campus, the site was occupied for six months in 1946 by the nascent United Nations, which held its first Security Council sessions at the Bronx campus.
•The college participated in the United Nations' 50th anniversary activities in 1995–96.
•Lehman College or Lehman College, was established as a senior undergraduate college.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate55.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1010

Reading & Writing

460590

Math

400630

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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CUNY Lehman College Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,410

Tuition (out-of-state)$15,360

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$13,456

Average Net Price$3,482

Median Debt at Graduation$10,950

Monthly Payment (10yr)$116

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$2,047

$30–48K$3,756

$48–75K$7,516

$75–110K$9,173

$110K+$10,803

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

61%

First-generation

52%

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

87.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$8,500

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

15:1

Programs (91)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.3%

Freshman Retention73.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,067

10 Years$58,013

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

10,438

Gender Split

65% / 35%

Women / Men

First Generation

52%

Pell Grant Recipients

61%

Race & Ethnicity

White 4%

Black 27%

Hispanic 57%

Asian 7%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 3%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

80

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

20

Burglary

4

Aggravated Assault

3

Robbery

7

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

21

Drug Arrests

16

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

12 mi(21 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

92 mi(159 min)

Bostonpop. 675K

179 mi(310 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGANew York LaGuardia7 mi

JFKNew York JFK17 mi

EWRNewark Liberty19 mi

Distance to Cities

New York, NY12 mi

~21 min drive

Newark, NJ17 mi

~29 min drive

Trenton, NJ64 mi

~1h 51m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Race & Ethnicity

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Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

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