iAmMarc

Simply put, is Hunter College a good choice for an out of state student? I'm from Texas. I've applied to Fordham and NYU... which is saying a lot already - I really want to go to school in New York City (preferably in Manhattan). If there are any other alternatives or suggestions to different schools (such as Pace, Marymount Manhattan, etc.) feel free to add!

iAmMarc

BUMP... 444 views and still no thoughts?

rebellemonroe

I've been wondering this as well. I'm OOS (North Carolina) with Hunter as my first choice. I'm also applying to Pace, Fordham and NYU as well if that's any help.

lilmelonred

There's ALOTTT!
City College, Hunter, Baruch, Pace, Fordham, NYIT, Columbia , Cooper Union, NYU, Yeppp lots to mention. These are the popular ones in NYC.

Jazzii

Well what do you want to do? Hunter is a good school, but its better for in state students because of their lack of housing ( which is not guarenteed).

Contrary to popular belief many NYC schools are not in Manhattan. Once you give more info about yourseld i can help you out more but you don't give me anything ( except that you want to be nyc) that can help me out

rebellemonroe

Well I plan on majoring in nursing. The only thing I'm worried about is not getting into Hunter because they give preference to NY students. :/ I'm female, Black, and OOS. I have a guaranteed 3.0 GPA after this semester (decent upward trend) and a 26 ACT. I'm not too worried about dorming because my mom & I have looked into some alternative housing.

Jazzii

CUNY schools LOVE OOS.
Anyway, Options in NYC are costly, not tryin to discourage you, but I was just putting that out there.

That being said your GPA may be a little low, you should still apply though. you can try Long Island University (in Brooklyn)

The thing with NY is that central Manhattan where you're looking is mainly a business district; if you broaden your search to all of NYS or within a few hours of the city you get many more options.

rebellemonroe

Do they really? Well that makes me feel much better about my chances lol. And I'll try looking at a few more schools in the surrounding area. Thank you!

1Rachel94

Hi! I'm OOS too (Florida). I applied to 5 CUNYs, Pace, and am applying to NYU. I want to be in the city too. I also applied (and was accepted) to Mercy College, which is right outside of NYC. Look into Pace though. I love everything about it. (The EA deadline passed today though.) I love NYU too. I get excited just looking at their website, lol.

Both Pace and NYU are in Manhattan

Alihassan12

Hi, everyone. I am from New York City. The CUNY's here range from very poor quality to medium-good range. Hunter and Baruch being the top 2.

I know for out of state students living in big apple means a lot. But let me assure NYC is not at all good for living. Its for tourists. You come here visit places then pack your bags and go. I am saying this out of experience. It can be fun if you have A LOT of money and you live in Manhattan. (You can't dorm mostly as all the already scarce lodgings are taken by New Yorkers) And trust me when i say it. IT IS EXPENSIVE. A one room CRAPPY studio in Manhattan is at least 1500-2000 dollars a month(the price goes up and down depending on the neighborhood). And that's just the rent. The rest of the living commodities also cost 2-3X more than the national average. (Groceries, bills, insurance, transportation etc)

These are the realities that you have to face. So, if money is not a problem for you, then I would suggest that you try to get in either Hunter or Baruch. And live in Manhattan. Remember that the system is designed to limit out of state students and make everything easy for residents(Of course, we pay for it right )

P.S If you can get into the Macaulay honors program of CUNY then disregard all of the above because they pay tuition, travel, dorm(Only Hunter) and transportation within the city, a grant of 2-3k Dollars, and a macbook. Look into it it is VERY competetive.

Alihassan12

rebellemonroe, Did you consider UNC Chapel Hill? It is a Great school! I would love to go there but unfortunately can't afford the OOS costs.