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New York, NY · Public
At a glance

53.8%

Acceptance rate

1,350

SAT Average

$2,446

Avg net price

16,642

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,350
SAT Reading/Writing550–700
SAT Math550–720
Degrees awarded
College athletics

NCAA program details

NCAA program

Hunter College

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
City University of New York Athletic Conference
Projected sponsored sports18
Men's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's FencingMen's SoccerMen's TennisMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, OutdoorMen's Volleyball

Athletic participation

242 unique student-athletes · 14 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Decision-Binding

We accept applications from first-time college students (incoming Freshmen). Students who attended college classes (such as College Now) ARE eligible to apply to Macaulay.

Binding · Decision released by Dec 18

Oct 26, 2026

Regular

Decision released by Mar 11

Nov 16, 2026

Freshman/Transfer: International Applicants

Applicants requesting a student visa

Dec 1, 2026

Freshman/Transfer: U.S. Educated

Feb 1, 2027

· Apply with CUNY Application or Macaulay (CUNY) Application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$6,930
Required fees
$452
Food and housing
$11,832
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$6,216
Total
$26,930
Total by year
  1. $24,15819–20
  2. $24,37720–21
  3. $24,93821–22
  4. $25,45822–23
  5. $24,04023–24
  6. $26,93024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $2,446 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation40%
6-year graduation61%
Retention rate80%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$63,163
Median debt$11,000
Campus
Enrollment16,642
Student-faculty ratio14:1
SettingCity
HSI