CUNY Lehman College Acceptance Rate
Bronx, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,954
- Admitted
- 11,615
- Yield
- 12%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY Lehman College's acceptance rate has risen from 28.9% in 2014–15 to 55.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 14,605 to 20,954 (+43%) over that period.
Its 55.4% rate makes CUNY Lehman College more selective than about 80% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 75%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (60.1% for women vs 48.8% for men, a 11.3-point gap). CUNY Lehman College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,605 | 4,222 | 28.9% | 674 |
| 2015–16 | 14,076 | 4,216 | 30% | 632 |
| 2016–17 | 14,318 | 4,651 | 32.5% | 690 |
| 2017–18 | 15,138 | 5,298 | 35% | 940 |
| 2018–19 | 15,782 | 6,261 | 39.7% | 1,032 |
| 2019–20 | 19,761 | 7,465 | 37.8% | 942 |
| 2020–21 | 20,057 | 9,428 | 47% | 1,327 |
| 2021–22 | 20,132 | 11,654 | 57.9% | 1,582 |
| 2022–23 | 22,455 | 12,419 | 55.3% | 1,486 |
| 2023–24 | 20,954 | 11,615 | 55.4% | 1,390 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,045 | 7,236 | 60.1% |
| Men | 8,603 | 4,201 | 48.8% |
| Another gender | 250 | 137 | 54.8% |
| Unknown | 56 | 41 | 73.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 400–630 |
How CUNY Lehman College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY Lehman College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Lehman College's acceptance rate is 55.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,615 admitted of 20,954 applicants).
Is CUNY Lehman College test optional?
CUNY Lehman College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY Lehman College?
CUNY Lehman College received 20,954 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,615.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Lehman College?
Admitted students at CUNY Lehman College typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY Lehman College getting harder to get into?
CUNY Lehman College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 28.9% in 2014–15 to 55.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lehman.edu/.