by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 17,943 undergraduates in 2020, Hunter is a very large, public college located in New York, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Hunter offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Hunter can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Hunter Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Hunter. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Hunter Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Hunter does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Hunter Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Hunter for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Hunter does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Hunter offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Hunter has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 17,943 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 13,753 (76.6%). Part-time attendance was 4,190 (23.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 13,753 | 4,190 | 17,943 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Hunter is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Hunter #1184 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Hunter by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Hunter Diversity Guide.
Hunter has a total of 310 student athletes, 163 men and 147 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $414,898 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $394,633 |
| Net | $20,265 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Hunter College Athletics