CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Baruch
New York, New York 10010
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1310
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
88.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.1%/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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Programs (72)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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