CUNY Hunter College prices its degrees at one of the most accessible levels in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $1,029 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,003, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,259.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $13,905 |
| Tuition and Fees | $15,332 |
| Room and Board | $11,832 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,921 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $2,984 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,029 |
| $30–48k | $1,935 |
| $48–75k | $6,003 |
| $75–110k | $8,810 |
| $110k+ | $12,259 |
CUNY Hunter College prices its degrees at one of the most accessible levels in the Azimuth coverage set. Low-income families pay approximately $1,029 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $6,003, and higher-income families pay approximately $12,259. Azimuth ranks Cuny Hunter College #19 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The spread across income bands is notably narrow, reflecting Hunter's public CUNY tuition structure, which keeps costs low for most students regardless of family income. The net price illusion is less pronounced here than at higher-sticker institutions — what families see is largely what they pay. Hunter's aid structure includes named programs such as Honors & Scholars and Research and Scholarship opportunities, per the financial aid page, which provide additional support beyond standard need-based grants. Students apply for federal and state aid through the FAFSA, and New York State's Excelsior Scholarship and TAP programs further reduce net costs for qualifying residents, compressing the effective price even further for many in-state families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $11,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $20,252; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,236, median federal debt of $11,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $124 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn median 4-year earnings of $73,236, placing Cuny Hunter College in the 74.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,009 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 94.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cuny Hunter College #194 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 673 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,149, ranked #28 nationally in its major. Human Biology reports 442 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,420, ranked #1 nationally in its major. Computer Science reports 276 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $102,321, ranked #72 nationally in its major. English Language and Literature, General reports 194 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,759, ranked #33 nationally in its major.
