About CUNY Hunter College
Located in a large city, CUNY Hunter College is a public university in New York, New York, with about 16,290 undergraduate students. The federal student-to-faculty ratio is about 14 to 1.
Nursing programs at CUNY Hunter College
Federal completion data shows nursing credentials awarded at these levels: bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), master’s degree in nursing (MSN), and doctoral degree in nursing (DNP). In the most recent reporting year, the school reported about 176 bachelor’s-level nursing graduates and about 131 master’s-level nursing graduates. A bachelor’s program is the traditional four-year route to RN licensure and the usual starting point for later graduate study; see our ADN vs. BSN guide if you are still deciding on a degree level. Graduate options (MSN and DNP) are aimed at licensed nurses moving into advanced practice, leadership, or teaching.
Cost and student outcomes
Published tuition and fees are about $7,400 a year for in-state students and $15,300 for out-of-state students. The average net price (what students receiving federal aid pay after grants and scholarships) is about $1,100 a year. About 59% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Students who finish the bachelor’s level and borrow leave with median federal loan debt of about $15,900. Federal earnings data puts median pay for those bachelor’s-level nursing graduates at roughly $113,900 one year after finishing and $116,400 four years out. These are estimates for graduates with reported earnings, not a promise. Schoolwide, about 59% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time and 78% return for a second year.
Applying and licensure
Admission is moderately selective, with about 54% of applicants admitted overall, so a solid academic record helps. Expect the nursing program to have its own application, prerequisite courses, and limited seats. Our guide to getting into nursing school explains what programs typically look for. To work as a nurse in New York, graduates apply for a license with the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions and pass the NCLEX. Before you commit, verify the program’s ACEN or CCNE accreditation and state approval, and compare it with other options on our New York nursing schools page.
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and can change. Confirm current details with the school.
