CUNY Lehman College

What is the cost of studying for a year at CUNY Lehman College?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $6,930 for New York residents and $14,880 for nonresidents. Reported required fees were $480, bringing tuition and those fees to approximately $7,410 for residents or $15,360 for nonresidents before other expenses. Residency classification is therefore a significant cost question.

• 2024-25 resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $7,410.
• 2024-25 nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: approximately $15,360.
• 2024-25 reported books and supplies allowance: $832.

Tuition is not the full cost of attendance. Students also need to budget for living expenses, food, transportation, and personal costs; Lehman does not operate undergraduate residence halls, so a room-and-board allowance should not be mistaken for a campus housing charge. Part-time tuition and graduate tuition follow different schedules.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. Reported average net prices vary by family income: among students in the measured $0-$48,000 income band, the average was $2,374; for the $48,001-$75,000 band, it was $6,834. A net price is an average cost after grant aid for a defined group, not an individual award or a guarantee that living expenses are covered. Eligible students may seek federal Pell Grants, New York State aid such as TAP, CUNY or Lehman scholarships, and federal loans by completing the applicable aid applications and meeting their requirements. Reported aid receipt was 94%, while 12% received student loans; receiving aid does not necessarily mean receiving a grant large enough to cover all costs.

What are the work-study opportunities at CUNY Lehman College?

Lehman students can look for part-time employment and career preparation, but Federal Work-Study, an ordinary campus job, and an internship are different opportunities. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid: eligible students must receive an award, secure an approved position, and earn wages for hours worked. An award is not an automatic job placement or an upfront reduction to a tuition bill.

Other campus positions may have separate hiring processes and need not require a Work-Study award. Students should use Lehman's financial-aid and student-employment instructions to identify eligible jobs and confirm whether an opening accepts Work-Study funding. They should also check the expected schedule against classes and commuting time.

Lehman's career services offer practical job-search support, including individual career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, employer events, and job listings. Students can use those services to explore majors, seek internships, or prepare for employment. Career support is a service, not a verified job-placement outcome, and an internship is not required of every Lehman student.