About CUNY, Hunter College
Hunter College, located in the heart of bustling Manhattan, is the largest college in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Founded in 1870, it is also one of the oldest public colleges in the country. Currently, 21,000 students attend Hunter, pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 170 different programs of study. Hunter College is a commuter campus, with one dormitory housing 600 students.
15884 Undergrads
5000 Graduates
1500* (9%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
0* (0%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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Campus Information
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US Region
Commuter/Residential
Tuition (in-state)
Tuition (out-of-state)
Female/Male %/%
Acceptance Rate%
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Location
Out-of-State/Int'l %/%
Greek School
(participation rates)
Jewish Life
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(average # of students)(
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Alt Break Participation 
# Jewish Studies Courses
Jewish Studies Major or Minor
Study Abroad in Israel
Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus
Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
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