Lehman College (CUNY)
Founded 1968
President Fernando Delgado (President)
Fees USD 7,350
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Lehman College is a public liberal arts college of the City University of New York (CUNY), founded in 1968 as an independent college (previously a branch of Hunter College since 1931), located in the Bedford Park neighborhood of the Bronx. Named after former New York Governor Herbert H. Lehman, the college is the only public four-year college in the Bronx and serves a predominantly minority and first-generation college student population. Lehman enrolls approximately 14,000 students.
Schools and Programs
- School of Arts and Humanities — English, history, art, music, languages, and philosophy
- School of Education — Teacher preparation with New York State certification
- School of Natural and Social Sciences — Biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, and social sciences
- School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing — Nursing, dietetics, and health professions
- School of Business — Accounting, business administration, and economics
How to Apply
- Application: CUNY Application
- Application Fee: $70
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Essays: Personal statement required
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 61+ or IELTS 5.5+
Key Deadlines
- Fall Admission: February 1
- Spring Admission: September 15
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~65%
- In-State Tuition: ~$7,350