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City University of New York, Lehman College Acceptance Rate
In the most recent application cycle for 2023, Lehman College reported an overall acceptance rate of 55.4%, with 20,954 applicants and 11,615 accepted. The Regular Decision rate mirrored the overall rate at 55.4%. Historically, acceptance rates have been relatively stable, with rates of 55.0% in 2022 and 57.8% in 2021. The average GPA of admitted students stands at 3.45, with SAT scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 860 to a 75th percentile of 1220. Notably, there is no data available for Early Action admissions or transfer acceptance rates in recent years.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 20,954
Accepted Applicants: 11,615
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Lehman College's acceptance rate has shown a general upward trend in recent years. In 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 55.4%, with 20,954 applicants and 11,615 accepted. This followed a slight decrease to 55.0% in 2022, where 22,455 applied and 12,419 were accepted. The acceptance rates have improved significantly compared to 2020's 47% and 2019's 37.7%. Over the last few years, from 2015 to 2023, there has been a clear increase from 28.9% acceptance in 2015 to a notable 55.4% in 2023, indicating a more welcoming admission landscape.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Lehman College's wait list statistics are currently unavailable, as no data on the number of applicants offered, accepted, or the acceptance rate has been reported for the application years from 2020 to 2024. This lack of historical data limits insights into trends or changes in the wait list acceptance rates over recent years. Consequently, potential applicants may need to prepare for a highly uncertain wait list process given these inconsistencies.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
City University of New York, Lehman College has not disclosed its transfer acceptance rate or the number of applicants and accepted students for the recent application years. However, the average GPA of transfer applicants is reported to be 3.45, indicating a competitive applicant pool. Historical data from 2020 to 2023 shows a lack of transparency as acceptance rates and applicant numbers are all marked as "None," suggesting that either the college did not release this information or experienced significant fluctuations in transfer admissions during these years.
Scores
GPA
3.45
SAT
860-1220
Math: 400-630
Reading: 460-590
ACT
-
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 7% |
| White | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 55% |
| Black/African American | 26% |
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