CUNY Hunter College Reviews

"CUNY Hunter College is a challenging yet rewarding school to attend, both academically and socially. For being a primarily three building campus within just a few city blocks, the school does a great job of fostering a social environment with its wide variety of clubs and outreach programs. Their academic and career advisement as a whole is also quite extensive, with many resources for help in classes and career advancement."

"Nice location, you meet a whole bunch of people from new walks of life, new students and elder students. Its a place that is what you create within it. The connection to other CUNY colleges to form any type of degree and classes you want is a great opportunity, in addition to the opportunities and internships and just fun you have access to in the City in Prime Location. They have guidance for you, but the opportunity to just get into literally anything you want if you are more self directed while still getting your credits in is the immaculate opportunity.Read Less"

"CUNY Hunter College had its ups and its downs. In terms of staff, my experience was very pleasant. I learned a lot more than I ever thought I would. My professors prepared me for how to actually study and retain information. I still use a lot of the knowledge I learned in my Psychology courses at my current job today. In terms of environment, the college is less ideal. The building is incredibly old, and there’s mold pretty much everywhere. It’s overcrowded as well. On top of that, it’s difficult to get to your classes without it feeling like you’re in the middle of Times Square. It’s difficult finding good friends but once you do, the experience does get much better.Read Less"

"Hunter College is located in Manhattan, easily accessible by public transport. I found the quality of my education there to be quite good. I enjoyed most of the professors I encountered. They were overall fair, seemed passionate about their teachings, and understanding. If you are attending Hunter College for Nursing, I'd say it is extremely unforgiving and competitive. Some of the pre-requisite classes felt impersonal and those professors were distant and difficult. I still recommend the school, but one should be aware of these short comings.Read Less"

"Hunter College is located in the heart of Manhattan, making it a compelling resource for both exploring the city and using it to further your education. With its location on the Upper East Side, institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art are only a twenty minute walk away, and Central Park becomes your campus. As a commuter school, you have the opportunity to learn not only from peers but from professionals from all walks of life, making it a diverse and vibrant experience."

"I loved my experience going to Hunter College. While I wasn't able to branch out and make friends due to COVID for my sophomore and junior years, I remember how dedicated my professors were to providing us with an education that was accessible and manageable, but still engaging and transformative. The readings that they had us do were interesting, and as a student who never really cared for school, I found myself excited to go (most of the time). I was also connected to a solid internship program at the USDA through the Political Science department post graduation. I know that many colleges have advisors, and for many students, they find it helpful- but I liked that there was no one to hold my hand through college. It taught me how to be confident in seeking out resources myself. Overall, the things I learned at Hunter I've been able to apply to the real world. My professors taught me how to analyze current events, critically consume media and news, and understand the nuance that comes with politics- both on a global and local scale.Read Less"

"The education I got at Hunter was well worth it; I made the right choice. Not everyone would enjoy it, because being a commuter school with not much of a campus, it’s not what some people want from college, but especially considering the value for money, it was the right choice."

"It was a great school, I will say they make the classes harder than needs to be compared to other schools, I recommend E-Permitting whenever possible, the professors here are nice though. But its definitely a competitive school, no doubt. Great food in campus, and outside."

"I attend Hunter Cuny College in Manhattan, NYC and i have a few opinions on them. I would say the structure of the college is very much so a reserved environment. Since it is a commuter school, it is very difficult to make real connections with other peers as everyone seems to be closed off and just do what they do. The academics in hunter college are rigorous and very time consuming.,"

"Hunter College was a good experience for me. The professors are passionate and supportive. They created an experience that felt meaningful and took away the stress of college life. The quality of the education I received was worthwhile and there's not much I would have wanted to change about my experience. There were an abundance of clubs and organizations outside of classes as well."

"The professors in the English and Education departments are incredible. I’ve loved all but one of the classes I’ve taken thus far. The main downside to Hunter is the administration. Getting answers from admin both for the main school and my major has been a nightmare. The communication from the college is my biggest gripe and has caused me a lot of unnecessary stress and anxiety."

"While at Hunter College, I would say there were some positives and negatives being at this college. For one, there was constant renovations being made that kind of affected my learning. But a positive, the education and professors, were pretty good ."

"CUNY Hunter is a great value college that offers a lot of courses and different classes. The experience may not be as good as a bigger college or university with greater amounts of resources, but if you are resourceful and a person who can stay on top of things and deadlines without prompting you shouldn't have too much trouble navigating enrollment and other backend issues. For the academics they are on-par with other places and really prepare you for the real world as not everything is handed to you in a classroom setting.Read Less"

"It was difficult to enroll in certain classes that I needed or wanted to attend. The school was very crowded at most times and you could barely find a seat at the library when you needed it. Some professors were good but a number of them were unprofessional."

"During my time at Hunter College, I developed a strong foundation in applied mathematics and statistics, completing rigorous coursework in linear algebra, multivariable calculus, probability, and computational methods. I engaged in hands-on projects and research, applying mathematical modeling and statistical analysis to real-world problems, which strengthened both my analytical and problem-solving skills. Collaborative work with professors and peers helped me develop communication and teamwork abilities, preparing me to contribute effectively in graduate-level research and applied projects. My experiences at Hunter have solidified my interest in pursuing advanced study in applied mathematics and equipped me with the technical and critical-thinking skills necessary to succeed in graduate school.Read Less"

"I had an amazing time at CUNY Hunter College and it was one of the greatest decisions I ever made in my life. The fact that I even went to college in the first place would of been shocker to younger me, as after graduating high school, I was out of school for almost 10 years. I didn't like high school, didn't like waking up very early, and didn't like the class subjects. But when I finally decided to give college a try, I realized just how different it is. My Professors were great, engaging, interesting, and made class fun. I made friends with classmates in almost every class. Attending Hunter College also lead me to finding a number of internships and gigs, in which I work with a former Professor of mines to this very day (I film a show for her where she interviews different community centers to find out what they are truly doing for their communities, as well as to spread knowledge of said communities). Making great connections, learning a lot about media studies/marketing (two things I'm very interested in), and the opportunities I received because of my time there, leads to me to highly recommend Hunter College to anybody and everybody.Read Less"

"Hunter is a huge school and a commuter school. This means that it's slightly harder to make friends and you need to really put the effort in unless you are apart of some sort of honors program which gives you a community. There is a wide range of clubs that do great events though and you have to put yourself out there. Due to the size of the school, it can be hard to get into the classes you want without priority enrollment. The classes themselves are okay depending on the professors. Some classes are notoriously hard with terrible professors so you really have to lock in or epermit to another CUNY if the circumstances allow. I recommend this school only if you can get in through some program such as the Honors programs, Macaulay honors college (separate college that hosts on CUNY campuses), or you get priority enrollment status in some way (USG member, Thomas Hunter student).Read Less"

"CUNY Hunter college is a college that has really good value. You receive a quality education for a low price. There are numerous resources, departments, majors, and clubs that all encourage students to be part of the community or to just receive their education to their preference. For example, the career center, they have a professional personally talk with you and find out what you want in your career. They help you fix your resume and give you recommendations on internships, or ways to boost your marketability in your field. They often host events with snacks and coffee to encourage students to come. There are some downsides, Hunter doesn't fit traditional college life in some aspects. They don't have a big outdoor campus, they are a part of the city, which can also be seen as a pro for many people. I really enjoyed my time at Hunter and would recommend it to people who want a high value education without having to spend exorbitant amounts.Read Less"

"hunter college was an okay experience for me as a computer science graduate. the school was located in the city which was convenient for commuting and internships.the campus was busy and sometimes crowded but it had a calm feeling in the classrooms. the computer science program gave me a basic foundation in programming and problem solving. i learned languages like java python and some web development tools. the classes were not too easy and not too hard. some professors were helpful and explained concepts clearly. others were less organized and hard to understand.i had to teach myself many topics using online resources. the workload was manageable but required discipline. group projects helped me practice teamwork and communication. career support was available but not very strong. i had to search for opportunities on my own. the facilities were decent but not modern. computer labs worked fine but could be crowded during peak hours. i made a few good friends in the program. we studied together and shared notes.The city offered many tech events and job opportunities. this helped me stay motivated. the education was okay and prepared me for entry level roles. It was not exceptional but it was useful. i gained confidence in coding and debugging. i also learned how to manage my time. Overall hunter college gave me an average experience with an okay education. it was not perfect but it helped me move forward in my career. the degree was simple and practical for real world tech jobs and basic software roles. it served its purpose for me.Read Less"

"There are many great things about Hunter. I like a lot of my classes, but the Accessibility office and the people who work there, the ones supposed to support students with accommodations, are unhelpful and rude. It has been disappointing working with the staff there. They have basically failed to support me at all. They make me feel that I am doing something wrong when I am not. They also fail to meet my accommodations. Sharing this review to warn off future students. Either avoid Hunter or be ready to hold people accountable who are otherwise lousy at doing their jobs.Read Less"