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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Baruch

New York, New York 10010

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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1310.

A large campus of 15.7K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,971 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $2,978.

Established
1919
Mascot
Bearcats
Type
Public college
Division
Division III

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50%Acceptance
1310SAT Avg
15,734Students
19:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$75,971Earnings 10yr
$2,978Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate50.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1310

Reading & Writing
600680
Math
610730

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

50.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1310

Yield Rate

35.0%

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
55%
First-generation
51%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,464
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,414
Room & Board$18,684
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$13,521
Average Net Price$2,978
Median Debt at Graduation$11,512
Monthly Payment (10yr)$122

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$745
$30–48K$2,640
$48–75K$6,626
$75–110K$9,323
$110K+$12,757

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

120

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

31

Burglary

6

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

10

Motor Vehicle Theft

13

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

31

Drug Arrests

24

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
19:1

Programs (72)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Mixed
  • 88% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
15,734
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Black 9%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 36%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.1%
Freshman Retention88.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,542
10 Years$75,971

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#9
vs 2024
Forbes
#74
2
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
2
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#1
1
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Its roots go back to the 1847 founding of the Free Academy, the first institution of free public higher education in the United States.
  • In 1919, what would become Baruch College was established as City College School of Business and Civic Administration.
  • On December 15, 1928, the cornerstone was laid on the new building which would house the newly founded school.
  • At the time it opened it was considered the biggest such school for the teaching of business education in the United States.
  • The total enrollment at CCNY reached an all-time high of 40,000 students in 1935, and the School of Business had an enrollment of more than 1,700 students in the day session alone.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia6 mi
EWR Newark Liberty11 mi
JFK New York JFK13 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
New York, NY2 mi · ~3 min drive
Hartford, CT98 mi · ~2h 50m drive
Providence, RI153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
Albany, NY133 mi · ~3h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Rochester, NY250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Newark, NJ10 mi · ~17 min drive
Trenton, NJ54 mi · ~1h 34m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

New York LaGuardia (LGA)6 miles
Rental car
9 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
12 min$7-12
Newark Liberty (EWR)11 miles
Rental car
17 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
22 min$13-22

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