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CUNY Lehman College
CUNY Lehman College admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at CUNY Lehman College, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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CUNY Lehman College sits in Bronx proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $119,115 four years out. 59.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 10,696 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 73.1% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 860 and 1220 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on CUNY Lehman College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, CUNY Lehman College received 20,954 applications and admitted 11,615 (55.4%), with 1,390 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 860–1220 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, CUNY Lehman College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 | 630 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How CUNY Lehman College compares
| CUNY Lehman College | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56.6% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,410 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,013 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
At $58,013, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($60,236). Look at CUNY Lehman College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,410 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $15,360. For non-residents, CUNY Lehman College's $15,360 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 10,696 undergrads, CUNY Lehman College is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
51.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 49% don't — ask a CUNY Lehman College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at CUNY Lehman College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,115 |
| Computer Science | $85,351 |
| Information Science/Studies | $73,936 |
| Mathematics | $71,718 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,240 |
| Social Work | $62,955 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,496 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,761 |
| History | $61,512 |
| Anthropology | $60,488 |
| Chemistry | $60,413 |
| Political Science and Government | $59,020 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,722 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $57,143 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,091 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $56,907 |
| Public Health | $56,615 |
| Sociology | $54,906 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $54,674 |
| Psychology, General | $54,063 |
| Biology, General | $52,420 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $51,602 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $50,455 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,334 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,265 |
| Journalism | $49,025 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $47,163 |
| Philosophy | $43,165 |
| Dance | $23,522 |
Median earnings for these 29 CUNY Lehman College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,013 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional CUNY Lehman College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for CUNY Lehman College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 860–1220 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 56.6% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is CUNY Lehman College's acceptance rate?
55.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 11,615 admitted from 20,954 applicants.
How much does CUNY Lehman College cost?
In-state tuition is $7,410; out-of-state students pay $15,360. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do CUNY Lehman College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,013 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice — 57.1% admitted
- CUNY Hunter College — 53.8% admitted
- CUNY Brooklyn College — 58.4% admitted
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College — 47.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.