CUNY Hunter College
36%
Acceptance rate
4.2%
Intl. students
$15,332
Tuition/yr
20,000
Enrollment
About CUNY Hunter College
CUNY liberal arts college in Manhattan, NY. Excellent sciences, business, and humanities programs.
CUNY Hunter College is a public four-year college founded in 1870 and one of the largest colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, it enrolls approximately 22,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 100 degree options spanning the arts, sciences, education, and health professions.
Hunter is widely recognized for its Silberman School of Social Work, its nationally ranked nursing program offering accelerated and traditional BSN tracks, and strong programs in education, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, and public health. The college also maintains reputable arts, film, and social sciences departments and operates the Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute.
The main campus sits at 68th Street and Lexington Avenue, with direct access to the 4, 5, 6, and Q subway lines, placing students at the center of New York City's professional, cultural, and research ecosystem. Hunter is ranked #21 among Regional Universities North by US News 2026, and holds the #1 position for social mobility among northern regional universities, reflecting its mission to serve a diverse, largely first-generation student body.
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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- Hunter College has an established and growing Nepali student presence, approximately 35 Nepali students attend, with enrollment expanding at roughly 21.5% annually, and it ranks 92nd among US colleges for Nepali student popularity, making it easier to find community from day one.
- As a CUNY college, annual international undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,332, significantly lower than comparable private universities in New York City, placing it among the most affordable four-year degree options in one of the world's most competitive job markets.
- Nepali students in fields like nursing, social work, public health, and education will find Hunter's specialized schools directly relevant to high-demand careers; graduates on F-1 visas are eligible for 12 months of OPT and, in STEM-designated programs, up to 36 months of post-study work authorization in the US.
- The college's #1 social mobility ranking signals strong institutional support for first-generation and international students navigating an unfamiliar system, and its Manhattan location provides direct access to internships, hospitals, NGOs, and the United Nations headquarters just blocks away.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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