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CUNY -- Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Lehman College, a public institution, was founded in 1931 as a branch campus of Hunter College; it became a separate CUNY college in 1968. Its 37-acre campus is located in the Bronx.

CUNY -- Lehman College

Bronx, NY

Tuition & Fees

$7,409

$19,079

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
0
600-699
11%
500-599
54%
400-499
34%
300-399
1%
700-800
0
600-699
8%
500-599
56%
400-499
33%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
4%
500-599
22%
400-499
56%
300-399
17%
200-299
1%
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undergraduateRatios

32%

male

68%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Very Selective

37%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,462
Declined + 12,297
Total Received 19,759
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Public

13,002

undergraduate students

2,047

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Professions
  2. Business
  3. Psychology
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Codes

SAT 2312

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School Facts

Lehman College, a public institution, was founded in 1931 as a branch campus of Hunter College; it became a separate CUNY college in 1968. Its 37-acre campus is located in the Bronx.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 15,049
Established in 1968
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
•  ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Bronx, NY

37-acre, urban campus in the Bronx (New York City population: 8,622,698). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

CUNY — Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468

Campus Life

yes
Students may have cars on campus
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
0
600-699
11%
500-599
54%
400-499
34%
300-399
1%
700-800
0
600-699
8%
500-599
56%
400-499
33%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
4%
500-599
22%
400-499
56%
300-399
17%
200-299
1%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Common application accepted no
Application deadline January 15 (priority deadline)
August 15
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

37%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,462
Declined + 12,297
Total Received 19,759

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Laurie Austin
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
P: 718 960-8131
F: 718 960-8712
enroll@lehman.cuny.edu

Financial Aid

53%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,076

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $6,930
Additional fees $479
Books & supplies $1,364
Total $8,773
Average Financial Aid - $8,076
Total with Avg. Aid $697

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $35,022,594
State $24,735,790
Institutional $148,373
Other external
Total $59,906,757

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,785,090
Institutional $428,881
Other external $576,751
Total $2,790,722

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Financial Aid Deadline

State aid form
May 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 718 960-8545
F: 718 960-8328
financial.aid@mail.lehman.edu.

Financial Aid Officer

Vera Senese
Director of Financial Aid
elvira.senese@lehman.cuny.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
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Athletic Directors

Martin Zwiren (men's)
Athletics Director
email

Kim Santoeimma (women's)
Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC (Division I, Football I-AA), CUNY Athletic Conference
Mascot
Lightning

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Accounting/Business Practice
American Studies
Ancient Civilizations
Anthropology
Art
Art History/Appreciation
Biochemistry
Biology
Black Studies
Business Administration
Business Education
Business/Management
Chemistry
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Dance
Dance Education
Dance/Theatre
Economics
Economics/Accounting
Economics/Industry/Government
English
Foods/Nutrition
French
Geography
Geology
German
Greek
Greek/Latin/Classical Culture
Health
Health Education
Health Services
Health Services Administration
Hebraic/Judaic Studies
Hebrew
History
Italian
Italian-American Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Nursing/Primary Team Care
Nutrition
Philosophy
Physical Anthropology/Biology
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Primary Care Team/Health Services
Professional Writing
Psychology
Public/Group Communications
Puerto Rican Studies
Recreation Education
Russian
School Counseling
Science Education
Social Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech
Speech Pathology/Audiology
Speech/Hearing Handicapped
Speech/Hearing Sciences
Speech/Theatre
Speech/Theatre Arts
Studio Art
Teaching of Reading
Theatre Arts Management
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Health Professions
  2. Business
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

15,049

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

13,002
students

Female
68%
8,786

Male
32%
4,216

14%

2,047
students

Female
70%
1,436

Male
30%
611

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

62%

8,066
students

Female
67%
5,368

Male
33%
2,698

38%

4,936
students

Female
70%
3,418

Male
30%
1,518

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
29%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
47%
Hispanic/Latino
6%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

47%

Transfer applicants accepted

29%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 1

Spring: January 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented
Bangladesh
Jamaica
Nigeria
The Dominican Republic
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Special counselors/advisors

International Student Contact

Laurie Austin
Director of Recruitment and Admissions
718 960-7196
laurie.austin@lehman.cuny.edu

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