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About CUNY Lehman College

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CUNY Lehman College is a public university in Bronx, NY, known for its bronx public university, health sciences focus, and cuny system. With an acceptance rate of 55%, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 1,486 students each year. CUNY Lehman College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. CUNY Lehman College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,531 per year; the sticker price of $38,992 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

CUNY Lehman College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

55%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to CUNY Lehman College

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Application Strategy
Apply through the CUNY Application Portal rather than a separate school portal, and double-check that you list Lehman as your first-choice CUNY campus if it is your top pick, since the system routes you based on your preference order.
Essay Strategy
In any personal statement or short answer, mention your connection to the Bronx or to the communities Lehman serves, because admissions readers value applicants who understand and are invested in the college's urban mission and neighborhood.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What CUNY Lehman College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$1.6k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$2.4k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$6.8k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$9.7k
110k+~$39k/yr$13.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
9,746
Undergrad Enrollment
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