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CUNY Lehman College

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Bronx, New York

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College is a public institution offering graduate degrees based in Bronx, New York. It enrolls 10,696 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: lehman.edu

Acceptance: 56.6%
Graduation: 55.7%
Net Price: $3,148
Median Earnings (10yr): $58,013
Enrollment: 10,696
Student : Faculty: 15:1

Accreditor Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Strong

78/100

UCD Score · 4-Year Selective

Outcomes 37

Value 100

Affordability 96

Selectivity 41

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 56.6%, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective.

Acceptance Rate

56.6%

Moderate

SAT Range (25th–75th)

850 – 1150

Reading + Math combined

ACT Range (25th–75th)

—

Not reported

Test Policy Not Considered Standardized test scores are not used in admissions decisions.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether CUNY Lehman College is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Becoming less selective ↑ 17.7 pts since 2019

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending CUNY Lehman College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $3,148 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Average Net Price

$3,148

Per year, after typical aid

Receive Pell Grants

60%

Need-based federal aid

Receive Federal Loans

12%

Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state): $7,410
Tuition & Fees (out-of-state): $15,360
Room & Board (off-campus): $22,260
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Other Expenses (off-campus): $6,216
Total Cost of Attendance: $14,121

Application fee: $65 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

Under $30,000

$1,589
$30,001 – $48,000

$2,374
$48,001 – $75,000

$6,834
$75,001 – $110,000

$9,696
Over $110,000

$13,600

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$1,750

10% percentile

$3,400

25% percentile

$10,950

Median percentile

$15,020

75% percentile

$24,593

90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median

Pell recipients $7,815 ↓ $3,135

No Pell $12,000 ↑ $1,050

Dependent students $6,795 ↓ $4,155

Independent students $10,029 ↓ $921

Female students $8,200 ↓ $2,750

Male students $9,500 ↓ $1,450

Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $6,500, less than completers ($10,950), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

56% of full-time students who enrolled at CUNY Lehman College graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate

56%

Of students who graduate within six years

First-Year Retention

73%

Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered CUNY Lehman College earn a median of $58,013 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)

$58,013

Earning > $25K

80%

10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates

$45,800

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates

$51,600

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.

By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)

$44,300

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)

$52,900

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)

$56,200

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $5,800, about 11% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt ↑ 10.5 pts across 6 years

What this signals: Moderate. Only 66% of graduates are paying down principal seven years out.

Who Studies Here

CUNY Lehman College is home to 10,696 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 52% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled

10,696

Part-Time

31%

First-Generation

52%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

GroupShareStudents

Hispanic 57.8% 6,183

Black 26.3% 2,816

Asian 6.6% 709

White 4.0% 426

International 3.3% 349

Other 2.0% 213

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at CUNY Lehman College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting

Large City Bronx, New York

Housing

Commuter campus No on-campus housing

Adult Learners

32% of students are 25 or older

Athletics

NCAA athletic-conference member

Academic Calendar

Semester scheduling structure

Designation

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

What You Can Study

CUNY Lehman College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 75 distinct programs across 22 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

11 Programs

Health

Health Administration $59K ($42K–$80K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)
Nursing $89K ($68K–$114K)

4 Programs

Business

Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)
Accounting $76K ($56K–$97K)
Business Administration $68K ($48K–$94K)

2 Programs

Public Administration

Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)
Social Work $52K ($39K–$64K)

3 Programs

Computer Science

Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)
Information Science $85K ($60K–$117K)
Computer Science $107K ($75K–$152K)

3 Programs

Biology

Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)
Physiology $62K ($42K–$84K)
Biology $57K ($39K–$79K)

6 Programs

Visual & Performing Arts

Fine Arts $41K ($26K–$57K)
Dance $40K ($25K–$57K)
Design $51K ($33K–$71K)

View all majors View all programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Lehman College is 15:1, close to the national average.

Student : Faculty

15:1

Students per instructional faculty member

Instruction / Student

$14,554

Annual instructional spending per enrolled student

Endowment

$35M

Modest endowment

Avg Faculty Salary

$106,569

9-month equivalent across all ranks

Faculty by Rank

396 instructional faculty across 5 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Rank	Faculty Count	Share	Avg Salary
Full Professors	99	25%	$131,205
Associate Professors	107	27%	$109,880
Assistant Professors	82	21%	$95,612
Instructors	2	1%	$79,566
Lecturers	106	27%	$89,204

Pros & Cons of CUNY Lehman College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how CUNY Lehman College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS

Very affordable net price after aid
Reasonable class sizes
Solid post-graduation earnings
Wide reach of need-based federal aid
Low typical debt at graduation
First-gen-friendly student body

CONS

Modest first-year retention

Best for: Based on the data, CUNY Lehman College is a fit for families focused on keeping net cost low.

Frequently Asked Questions about CUNY Lehman College

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about CUNY Lehman College.

Is CUNY Lehman College hard to get into?

Admissions at CUNY Lehman College are moderately competitive. The acceptance rate is 56.6%, so most applicants who meet the academic minimums are admitted.

What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Lehman College?

CUNY Lehman College has an acceptance rate of 56.6%, according to College Scorecard 2023-24 admissions data.

What SAT score do you need for CUNY Lehman College?

The middle 50% of admitted students at CUNY Lehman College scored between 850 and 1150 on the SAT (Reading + Math combined). Scores at the higher end of that range improve admissions odds materially. Per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

How much does CUNY Lehman College cost?

The average net price after aid at CUNY Lehman College is $3,148 per year, this is what students typically pay after grants and scholarships are applied. Net price data: College Scorecard 2023-24.

Is CUNY Lehman College worth it?

Strong return on investment. Graduates earn a median of $58,013 ten years after entering, against an average net price of $3,148 per year. That's roughly 18.4x earnings-to-cost. Source: College Scorecard 2023-24.

What is CUNY Lehman College known for?

CUNY Lehman College is best known for its programs in Psychology, Business Administration, Health Administration. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

What do CUNY Lehman College graduates earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entering CUNY Lehman College are $58,013, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.

Is CUNY Lehman College accredited?

Yes. CUNY Lehman College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend CUNY Lehman College?

CUNY Lehman College enrolls 10,696 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.

What is the graduation rate at CUNY Lehman College?

CUNY Lehman College graduates 56% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

Is CUNY Lehman College a public or private college?

CUNY Lehman College is a Public institution.

Where is CUNY Lehman College located?

CUNY Lehman College is located in Bronx, New York.

What programs does CUNY Lehman College offer?

CUNY Lehman College offers 75 distinct programs. The most popular include Psychology, Business Administration, Health Administration.

What is the student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Lehman College?

The student-to-faculty ratio at CUNY Lehman College is 15:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.