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47.9%Acceptance
$7,382Tuition
16,642Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$63,163Earnings
#21 in New YorkPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,382
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,332
Average Net Price
$2,446
Students Receiving Financial Aid
55.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,324
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$21,788
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,206
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
56.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
55.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $262
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,264
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,457
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,551
$110,001+ $12,135

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Cost Overview

Most Hunter College families pay far less than the $20,206 sticker price. The average net price hits just $2,446 annually. Families earning under $30,000 pay only $262 per year, while those making $30,000-$48,000 pay $2,264. Even families earning $110,000+ pay just $12,135 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $1,048 to $48,540 depending on family income.

Only 7.15% of students take federal loans. Those who do graduate with a median debt of $11,000, creating monthly payments around $117. With median earnings hitting $63,163 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent less than 3% of typical income. The 91.6% employment rate means most graduates can handle these modest payments. Low-income students get the best deal here, attending one of New York's strongest public colleges for free.

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