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CUNY Baruch College
  • 4 Year
  • NEW YORK, NY

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade unavailable
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A

editorial

Baruch College is an above-average public college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 12,609 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Baruch College acceptance rate is 50%. Popular majors include Finance, Accounting, and Merchandising and Buying Operations. Graduating 74% of students, Baruch College alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $44,600.

About

ONE BERNARD BARUCH WAY (55 LEXINGTON AVE AT 24TH ST)
NEW YORK, NY 10010
Branch of
CUNY System
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
City University of New York Athletic Conference

CUNY Baruch College Rankings

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Baruch Admissions

Acceptance Rate
50%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$4,991 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,423 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
19:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
73%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 84 responses
38%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 111 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 110 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    45%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    5%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
12,609 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,287
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
67%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 77 responses
  • There is no "typical student". Diversity overrules
    47%
  • Busy
    27%
  • Stressed
    17%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Stressed
    3%
  • Nerdy
    1%
  • Unhappy
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
30%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 123 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 140 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 84 responses
  • Business-oriented
    68%
  • Diverse
    24%
  • Enthnically Diverse and fast paced
    2%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Home away from home
    1%
  • Strict
    1%
  • Tenacious
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$57,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
74%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
89%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 56 responses

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