Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 55.3%
- Total Enrollment
- 10,438
Admissions Overview
Lehman College maintains a moderately selective admissions process with a 55.31% acceptance rate. This means about half of applicants gain admission, making it competitive but accessible for prepared students. The school doesn't require standardized test scores, operating under CUNY's test-optional policy that emphasizes high school performance and potential over exam results.
Lehman seeks students who value accessible education and diverse learning environments. The college particularly welcomes first-generation college students and those from working families, given that 60.53% receive Pell Grants. Successful applicants typically demonstrate academic readiness for rigorous liberal arts coursework and show commitment to serving the Bronx community where they'll study.
Lehman seeks students who value accessible education and diverse learning environments. The college particularly welcomes first-generation college students and those from working families, given that 60.53% receive Pell Grants. Successful applicants typically demonstrate academic readiness for rigorous liberal arts coursework and show commitment to serving the Bronx community where they'll study.