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City University of New York:
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
At A Glance
Main Address
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
www.lehman.edu
Admission Office
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 960-8713
Fax : (718) 960-8712
enroll@lehman.cuny.edu
Contact : Laurie Austin
Director of Admissions
Type of School
Medium
Public
liberal arts college
4-year school
Coed
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Regionally Accredited
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
College Board Member
College Board Code: 2312
Quick Facts
Percentage of students graduating within 6 years :
36.0%
Total undergraduates : 10,346
First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 674
In-State Tuition : $6,459.00
Out-of-State Tuition : $16,479.00
School Calendar
Semester
Degrees Available
Bachelor's
Master's
Setting
Very Large City (>500k)
Urban
Commuter campus
Deadlines
Admission
Application rolling begin : Feb 1
Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline
Priority application due : Feb 1
College will notify student of admission : --
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2. Student must reply to acceptance by : --
Housing deposit due : --
Tests
SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : --
SAT subject score report due : Aug 1
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application due : --
Financial Aid Priority Application due : --
College will notify student : --
Student must reply : --
Transfer Students
Transfer Application closing date : --
College will notify student of transfer decision by : --
Transfer priority application date : Feb 1
Transfer student must reply : --
Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : --
Transfer priority financial aid deadline : --
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : --
Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --
Major and Learning Environment
Learning Environment
Calendar type : Semester
Student-faculty ratio : 16 to 1
Degrees Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's degrees
Graduating in 6 years : 36.0%
Returning for sophomore year : 82.0%
Accreditation and Associations
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Regionally Accredited
Hispanic-Serving Institution
College Board Member
Most Popular Majors
Bachelor's
Health Professions : 29.0%
Business/Marketing : 20.0%
Social Sciences : 19.0%
Psychology : 7.0%
All Majors
Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters :
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3. A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies
African-American/Black Studies B
Latin American Studies B
Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General B M
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support
Accounting B M
Business Administration and Management, General B
Communication, Journalism & Related Programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric B
Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General B M
Information Science/Studies B
Education
Art Teacher Education M
Biology Teacher Education M
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services M
Educational Leadership and Administration, General M
English/Language Arts Teacher Education M
Health Teacher Education B M
Kindergarten/PreSchool Education and Teaching M
Mathematics Teacher Education B M
Music Teacher Education M
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching B M
Reading Teacher Education M
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education M
Social Studies Teacher Education M
Spanish Language Teacher Education M
Special Education and Teaching, General M
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor M
English Language, Literature & Letters
Creative Writing M
English Language and Literature, General B M
Rhetoric and Composition B
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General B M
Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics
Comparative Literature B
French Language and Literature B
Italian Language and Literature B
Linguistics B
Spanish Language and Literature B M
Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist B M
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management B
Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) B
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) M
History
History, General B M
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4. Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies B M
Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics, General B M
Philosophy & Religious Studies
Philosophy B
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General B
Geology/Earth Science, General B
Physics, General B
Psychology
Psychology, General B
Public Administration & Social Services
Social Work B M
Social Sciences
Anthropology B
Economics, General B
Geography B
Political Science and Government, General B
Sociology B
Visual & Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation B M
Commercial and Advertising Art B
Music Performance, General B
Learning outside the classroom
Many colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get
on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it.
Special Study Options
Accelerated Program
Cooperative Education
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Dual Enrollment of High School Students
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Student-Designed Major
Teacher Certification
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Off-Campus Study Options
Study Abroad
Extended Class Availability
Extensive evening or early morning classes
Saturday Classes
Distance Learning
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5. Computer Services
88 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center
Computer repair service available on campus
Student web hosting available
Wireless network available
Campus Life
Campus General Information
Size : Medium-sized
Unique Facilities : 2,500-seat performing arts center
Geographic Location : 8 miles from Manhattan.
Very Large City
Urban
Commuter Campus
Total undergraduates : 10,346
First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 674
Degree-seeking undergrads : 9,437
Graduate enrollment : 2,072
Student General Information
All students average age : 27
Full time students average age : 25
In state students : 99.0%
Out of state students : 1.0%
Part Time students : 38.0%
Percentage of males : 32.0%
Percentage of females : 68.0%
Race/Ethnicity
Black African American : 31.0%
Asian : 7.0%
Hispanic/Latino : 50.0%
White : 9.0%
Non-Resident Alien : 4.0%
Other Activities & Organizations
1.0% Men who Join Fraternities
1.0% Women who Join Sororities
Student Newspaper : Meridian
Student Newspaper URL : www.lcmeridian.com/
Housing Options Additional Housing Options
Car is allowed for freshman
Pet is not allowed in the Dorm
General Athletics
Team Name : Lightning
Sport Member : NCAA
Sport's Levels Available
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Counseling And Wellness
Career counseling
Employment services for undergraduates
Health services
On-campus daycare
Personal counseling
Placement services for graduates
Adult (re-entering) student services/programs
Veteran's counselor
Chaplain/spiritual director
Economically disadvantaged students services
Financial aid counseling
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired
Services and/or facilities for speech or communications
disorders
Services and/or facilities for visually impaired
Wheelchair Accessibility
Partial services for students with learning disabilities
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6. Women's services
Academic Support Services
Learning center
Pre-admission summer program
Reduced course load
Remedial instruction
Tutoring
Study skills assistance
Writing center
Activities
Y indicates available and N indicates not available
Activity Name Available on Campus
Campus Ministries N
Choral Groups Y
Concert Band Y
Dance Activity Y
Drama/Theater Y
Film Society Y
Fraternities Y
Government or Political Activity Y
International Student Organization N
Jazz Band Y
Literary Magazine Y
Marching Band N
Model United Nations N
Music Ensembles Y
Musical Theater Y
Opera Y
Pep Band N
Radio Station Y
Sororities Y
Student Newspaper Y
Symphony Orchestra Y
Television Station Y
Yearbook Y
Sports
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7. Sport Name Levels Available
Badminton Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Baseball Men's Intercollegiate
Basketball Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Cross-Country Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Diving Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Racquetball Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Soccer Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Softball Women's Intercollegiate
Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Swimming Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Table tennis Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Tennis Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Track and Field Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Volleyball Men's Intercollegiate
Women's Intercollegiate
Men's Intramural
Women's Intramural
Applying
General Applying Information
Application Fee: $65.00
Application fee notes: Paper/Online
Application Fee Waiver Available: No
Applied early admission : --
Admitted early admission : --
Applied early action : --
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record
Standardized Test Scores
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8. Admitted early action : --
Admission stats are based on first-time, degree seeking
freshmen from Fall 2014.
Important
Academic GPA
Considered
Application Essay
Extracurricular Activities
Interview
Recommendations
Talent/Ability
Test Policies for Admission Decisions
Required: SAT or ACT
SAT score use policy
All SAT Scores Required for Review
Additional requirements for
home-schooled students
Special requirements for home-schooled applicants:
(in addition to any polices listed)
State high school equivalency certificate
Other Test Policies
Tests are used to exempt students from placement
tests.
A note from the college
High school record, GPA, and college preparatory
courses most important.
SAT Critical Reading
700 - 800 : 1.0%
600 - 699 : 5.0%
500 - 599 : 28.0%
400 - 499 : 57.0%
300 - 399 : 9.0%
SAT Math
700 - 800 : 1.0%
600 - 699 : 4.0%
500 - 599 : 33.0%
400 - 499 : 56.0%
300 - 399 : 6.0%
SAT Writing
700 - 800 : 1.0%
600 - 699 : 3.0%
500 - 599 : 27.0%
400 - 499 : 53.0%
300 - 399 : 15.0%
200 - 299 : 1.0%
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
Information
Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes
Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP
Exams : No
From the college: The college recognizes and gives
credit, placement or both for Advanced Placement
Examinations. Scores needed for credit or placement
are determined by the faculty.
High school Coursework
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9. High School diploma required, GED accepted
Course Name Required Recommended
Visual/Performing Arts 1 0
English 4 0
Math 3 0
Science 2 0
Social Studies 4 0
Foreign Language 2 0
Science Lab 1 0
Paying
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats
% Applied for need-based aid : 83.0%
% Judged to have need : 97.0%
% that were offered aid : 97.0%
Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $2,093.00
Avg need-based loan : $1,093.00
Avg indebtedness at graduation : $9,164.00
Financial Aid Deadlines
Contact Information
Financial aid contact name : David Martinez
Financial aid office phone : (718) 960-8545
Financial Aid Forms
Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable:
FAFSA
State aid form
Part-Time Costs
Cost per credit hour (in-state): $260.00
Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $535.00
Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional.
Financial Aid Policies
This school practices need-blind admissions.
Work Study Programs
Nights
For part-time students
Weekends
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10. Tuition payment plans
Credit card payment
Deferred payment
Installment payment
Annual College Costs
Cost Category On Campus Off Campus At Home
In-state tuition and fees: $6,459.00 $6,459.00 $6,459.00
Out-of-state tuition and
fees:
$16,479.00 $16,479.00 $16,479.00
Room only: -- $12,406.00 $1,918.00
Books and supplies: $1,304.00 $1,304.00 $1,304.00
Estimated personal
expenses:
-- $5,254.00 $2,946.00
Transportation expenses: -- $1,020.00 $1,020.00
Estimated Total In-state: $7,763.00 $26,443.00 $13,647.00
Estimated Total Out-of-
state:
$17,783.00 $36,463.00 $23,667.00
The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial
aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to
get the best estimate of what your family will pay.
For Transfer Students
Credit Information
Minimum number of credits: --
Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2.7
Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2
Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: 60
Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 90
Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 30
Admission Requirements (Required)
College Transcript(s)
Students who applied for transfer
Total students who applied for transfer: 14,605
Transfers admitted percentage: 28.0%
Transfers admitted: 4,222
Transfers enrolled percentage: 4.0%
Transfers enrolled: 674
Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 70.0%
Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 30.0%
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11. Terms in which transfer students may enroll
Fall
Spring
Transfers accepted as
1st semester freshman
2nd semester freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Services for students transferring IN from another school
Advisor
Orientation
Re-entry advisor
Special Requirements
Priority given to applicants with associate degrees from community colleges within CUNY system.
For International Students
Admission for International Students
Application fee: $65.00
Annual College Costs
Tuition and Fees: $16,479.00
Room & Board(on-campus): --
Room & Board(off-campus): $12,406.00
Additional estimated expenses: --
Costs per credit hour: $535.00
Financial Aid
International students eligible for need based aid
International students eligible for non-need based aid
Tests for International Students
TOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants
TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: --
TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: --
TOEFL (paper) average score: --
TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --
Services for International Students
English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students
Special International Student Orientation Program
International Student Adviser
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