A CUNY senior college in the Bronx serving 13,000+ students with 80+ majors and strong social mobility outcomes.
Lehman College is organized into six schools: Arts & Humanities, Business, Continuing & Professional Studies, Education, Health Sciences/Human Services/Nursing, and Natural & Social Sciences. The college offers over 80 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate and advanced certificate programs, including four doctoral degrees. Specialized programs include the Macaulay Honors College (full tuition scholarship, $7,500 opportunities fund), Lehman Scholars Program for independent study, and the Freshman Year Initiative with block scheduling. Online education is a strength, with 11 undergraduate majors and 25+ graduate/certificate programs fully online.
The 37-acre tree-lined campus features Collegiate Gothic and modern architecture near Jerome Park Reservoir. Key facilities include the $70 million Science Hall (LEED Platinum, 2013), the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts (2,310 seats), the Apex athletic facility (opened 1994), and a new $95 million nursing building (opened 2024). The campus houses a multimedia center, art gallery, and research institutes. Student life includes NCAA Division III athletics (CUNYAC), clubs, cultural events, and support services. The Bedford Park Boulevard–Lehman College subway station (4 train) provides direct transit access.
Lehman hosts several research institutes: the Mexican Studies Institute at CUNY, the CUNY Institute for Irish-American Studies, and the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Faculty and students receive millions in research grants. The college supports student research opportunities in natural, social, and health sciences, with mentorship in areas including AI, biomedicine, plant science, and radioisotopes. Additional centers include the Bloomberg Finance & Business Lab, Bronx Tech Incubator, Speech & Hearing Center, and The Bronx Institute.
Lehman serves a highly diverse student body: 57% Hispanic, 27% Black, 7% Asian, 4% White, 3% international, and 2% multiracial (fall 2023). Approximately 63% of undergraduates are low-income. The college is recognized as #1 Most Diverse College (BestColleges.com) and #4 in Social Mobility (U.S. News). Approximately 60% of undergraduate students graduate debt-free, reflecting the college's commitment to affordability and access.