CUNY Lehman College

    Bronx, NY · Public · Master's university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    850–1150
    Median ~1000
    Acceptance rate
    57%
    Enrollment
    10,696
    ACT middle 50%
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    How Lehman compares

    • The ~1000 SAT midpoint ranks #189 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #25 of 26 in NY.
    • Its 57% acceptance rate is more selective than 65% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($58,013) are $5,053 below the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $7,950 more per year than in-state students ($15,360 vs $7,410).
    National SAT rank
    #189 of 197
    SAT rank in NY
    #25 of 26
    More selective than
    65% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    −$5,053

    What the numbers say about Lehman

    • The reported middle 50% spans 300 points, from 850 to 1150. A planning score near or above 1190 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 57% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 51% completion rate and $58,013 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1000 SAT scorePlan for a 1200Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $7,410
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $15,360
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $58,013
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    51%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 850 and 1150. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1190 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1150 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1000 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 850 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1150

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    850–1140

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 850

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Lehman's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX800–116039%
    Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL900–118097%
    Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY840–105094%
    Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS820–107093%
    Hampton UniversityHampton, VA790–109062%
    University of Hawaii at HiloHilo, HI950–118061%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Lehman?

    CUNY Lehman College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 850–1150, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1190 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Lehman's acceptance rate?

    CUNY Lehman College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 57%.

    How much does it cost to attend Lehman?

    In-state tuition is approximately $7,410 and out-of-state is approximately $15,360. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is Lehman test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check CUNY Lehman College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.lehman.edu