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CUNY Lehman College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 19
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Bronx, New York, Lehman College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

CUNY Lehman College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at Lehman College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,410

Cost of attendance at CUNY Lehman College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,360

Cost of attendance at CUNY Lehman College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at CUNY Lehman College received on average $9,322 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,322
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 910 70% $5,357 $4,875,190
Other Federal Grant 1,116 85% $5,195 $5,797,246
State Grant/Scholarships 1,047 80% $4,014 $4,202,470
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 900 69% $1,360 $1,223,761
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,204 92% $9,322 $11,223,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Lehman College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Lehman College students is 53.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.5%.

53.1%

  • asian 48.0% 37 students
  • African American 56.2% 82 students
  • white 52.4% 22 students
  • hispanic 53.8% 163 students
  • International Students 45.7% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball City University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Lehman College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Lehman College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training