School Highlights
Hunter Business School serves 1,261 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hunter Business School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hunter Business School
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
51 staff
43 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hunter Business School has grown by 37% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Hunter Business School diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,261 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
836 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
425 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,261 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
836 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
425 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
32%
23%
% Black
23%
19%
% White
35%
37%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
81%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,400
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,164
$12,251
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
84%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Hunter Business School?
The acceptance rate of Hunter Business School is 84%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What is Hunter Business School's ranking?
Hunter Business School ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Hunter Business School is Farmingdale State College (4.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Farmingdale State College
Public
2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(934) 420-2000
4.6 miles
Enrollment: 10,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 63% In-state tuition: $7,483 Out-state tuition: $17,133 Minority enrollment: 66%
Island Drafting and Technical Institute
Private for-profit
128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 691-8733
5.7 miles
Enrollment: 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $18,000 Minority enrollment: 79%
6851 Jericho Tpk, Suite 210
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-0808
5.8 miles
Enrollment: 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $14,040 Out-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 78%
Nassau Community College
Public
One Education Dr
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-7501
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 572-7501
7.2 miles
Enrollment: 12,301 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $4,739 Out-state tuition: $8,973 Minority enrollment: 68%
Five Towns College
Private for-profit
305 North Service Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
Dix Hills, NY 11746
(631) 424-7000
8.4 miles
Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 54% Private-state tuition: $21,370 Minority enrollment: 68%
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