CUNY Lehman College Admission
Acceptance Rate
56.58%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.22%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,545
SAT Scores
970
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 22,347 students have applied and 12,643 students have allowed to admit to CUNY Lehman College (Acceptance rate: 56.58%). Lehman College's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.22 % where 1,545 students have finally enrolled out of 12,643 admitted students.
Lehman College acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alfred University and Canisius University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.56%).
Lehman College enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 14.26%).
How to Apply to CUNY Lehman College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lehman College. Lehman College offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.lehman.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www2.cuny.edu/admissions/apply-to-cuny/ |
| Financial Aid | www.lehman.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.cuny.edu/npc/public/fin_aid/financial_aid_estimator/FinAidEstimator.jsp |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.lehman.edu/student-affairs/veterans-affairs/ |
| Disability Service | www.lehman.edu/student-disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lehman College and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College is 970. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of CUNY Lehman College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,184). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College | 970 | 0 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,184 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,135 | 72 |
SAT Score by Subject
At CUNY Lehman College, 61 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 970 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 440 | 500 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 410 | 470 | 560 |
| Total | 850 | 970 | 1,150 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
Lehman College Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to CUNY Lehman College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |