CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
About CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Baruch College is a public college in Manhattan, part of the City University of New York. Its Zicklin School of Business is one of the largest business schools in the country and is known for strong career outcomes and affordable tuition.
Founded
1919
Location
New York, New York
Students
19,739
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
47.5%
Selective
Graduation Rate
72.1%
Near national average
In-State Tuition
$7,464
Out-of-state: $15,414
Avg Net Price
$3,033
After financial aid
SAT Average
1280
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$75,971
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Very Selective
47.5 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$65
Early
N/A
Deadline
Nov 15
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College accepts 47.5% of applicants, with admitted students averaging around 1280 on the SAT. If you're near or above that range, you have a strong chance.
SAT Scores
1280/ 1600
ACT Scores
27/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
72.1% complete their degree within six years
Retention
88.6%
4-Year Grad
49%
6-Year Grad
74%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
40.6%
$/Student
$12.3K
Class Size
Large
While 49% finish in 4 years, 88.6% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$7,464
In-State
$15,414
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$18,832
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,170
After Financial Aid
$3,033
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$607
Receive Grants
56.9%
Take Loans
11.1%
Don't let the $7,464 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $3,033 after financial aid, a 59% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $607.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College fund their education.
While in School
56.9%
Get Grants
Free money
11.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,824
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,512
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$122/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,512, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends CUNY Bernard M Baruch College.
Gender
49.9%
Female
50%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
16,154
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
3,585
Graduates
51.1%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
13.1%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (50% women, 50% men). 51.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 6.3% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
16,154
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College fields 8 varsity teams with 214 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
CUNYAC
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Swimming
Student Athletes
214
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
136
Men
78
Women
7
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of CUNY Bernard M Baruch Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$75,971
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Finance and Financial Management Services
$55K
891 grads
1yr Earnings
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
$42K
580 grads
1yr Earnings
Accounting and Related Services
$54K
525 grads
1yr Earnings
Information Science/Studies
$52K
290 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$46K
243 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Corporate Communications
$48K
180 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $62K at six years, $55K at eight, and $76K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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