Acceptance as a matriculated student into the COMSC Program is determined by the COMSC Admissions Committee. An increased number of applications each year generates a highly competitive admissions process. Each applicant's credentials are collectively weighed in a competitive pool of applications. The ratio of applicants to seated matriculated students ran at 5% in 2011.

Hunter College maintains only electronic processes for Graduate Admissions. Applicants are responsible for creating an admissions account and correctly submitting the following:

• official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools verifying completion of degrees, GPAs and coursework
• GRE scores
• two letters of recommendation
• narrative statement

Visit Hunter College's Graduate Admissions page for more information regarding the application process.

COMSC admits new students for the fall semester only. February 1 is the annual application deadline.