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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, often referred to as Baruch College, is a public city college in New York. Baruch College is one of 25 CUNY schools (The City University of New York) spread across the five boroughs. The Baruch campus, founded in 1919, is conveniently located near Midtown, Wall Street, and the global headquarters of many major companies and non-profit organizations, which provides students ample opportunities for internships and career networking opportunities.
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Overview of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Baruch College has a robust international and cultural center, with students speaking more than 110 languages and with heritages that are traceable to over 160 countries.
Amongst the many course and major offerings, Baruch College has three leading schools.
- The Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs: Students in this school can earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education while also partaking in non-profit and governmental research projects
- The George and Mildred Weissman School of Arts and Sciences: Students can focus on more than 50 areas of study that emphasize a combination of practical experience and theory to earn a BA, BS, MA, MS, or PhD
- Zicklin School of Business: With faculty who are experts in all areas of business, students in this school can earn anything from a BA to a PhD
In recent years, students from Baruch College have gone to win honors such as Fulbright Scholarships and National Science Foundation Fellowships.
General Information
School Type | Public |
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Campus Setting | City: Large |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 19:1 |
Graduation Rate | 70% |
Year Founded | 1919 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students18,679
15,482
3,197
Undergraduate Student
Male 8,205
Female 7,277
Graduate Student
Male 1,694
Female 1,503
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Admissions
APPLICATIONS20,327
ACCEPTANCE8,741
Acceptance Rate43%
Enrollment 2,273
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $65 |
High School GPA | Required |
High School Rank | NA |
High School Transcripts | Required |
College Prep Courses | Required |
Recommendations | Recommended |
SAT/ACT | Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Common Application Accepted | No |
Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
The cost of attending Baruch College can vary based on whether you live in or out of state, live on campus or commute, and whether or not you receive assistance from federal student aid, scholarships, or grants. For example, in a recent academic year>, the in-state tuition cost was $7,462 and the out-of-state tuition was $15,412, with an additional charge for supplies and books of $1,364.
In 2018-2019, the average net price (based on the in-state tuition rate combined with scholarship or grant assistance from the local, state, or federal governments or the institution) was $3,931. A full 77% of beginning students received some type of financial aid. One thousand two hundred forty students received grant or scholarship aid that totaled $11,975,223, or an average of $9,657 per student. Nine hundred thirty-four students received Pell grants totaling $5,058,249, or about $5,416 per student.
Average net price | 2018-2019 |
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Net Price | $3,931 |
Average Total Aid | $9,657 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 77% |
Room & Board | $18,953 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $7,462
- Tuition Out-of-State - $15,412
- Books and Supplies - $1,364
- Room & Board - $18,953
- Other - $5,504
Academics
Baruch College offers students a wide range of certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs to choose from. A combined 486 full-time faculty and 603 part-time faculty come together each year to instruct over 18,000 students.
Undergraduates can choose from programs such as Actuarial Science, Economics, Journalism, and Psychology. Their almost 3,200 graduate students can choose from specializations such as Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing. The college also emphasizes how their academic programs will best prepare students for finding jobs after graduation. They’ve nurtured employer partnerships to provide internships and offer upskilling programs, which gives industry-based training to develop new job skills.
A student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1 means that students benefit from a smaller, more focused classroom size. This smaller ratio means a more personalized education and an easier time forming connections with other students.
Baruch College has an impressive 89% retention rate for full-time, first-year students and a 90% retention rate for part-time students. This rate measures how well the school delivers on what they’ve advertised to students, and if the student experience is as promised. Their graduation rate, a measure of how many students finish their degrees in a timely manner, is 44% within four years and 70% within six years. This rate means that most students take longer than four years to complete their bachelor’s degree, but this is a national trend rather than a school-specific issue.
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Graduation
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Graduation
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Student Population Total
Student Population 18,679
15,482
3,197
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
All Business Majors | 2,901 Total Graduates / 77% |
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Finance, General | 937 Graduates |
Accounting | 651 Graduates |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 521 Graduates |
Business/Corporate Communications | 290 Graduates |
All Computer Information Science Majors | 248 Total Graduates / 7% |
Information Science/Studies | 248 Graduates |
All Social Sciences Majors | 147 Total Graduates / 4% |
Economics, General | 68 Graduates |
Political Science and Government, General | 68 Graduates |
Sociology | 11 Graduates |
All Psychology Majors | 118 Total Graduates / 3% |
Psychology, General | 100 Graduates |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 18 Graduates |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 99 Total Graduates / 3% |
Communication, General | 56 Graduates |
Journalism | 43 Graduates |
All Other Diplomas | 7% |
Outcome & Salary
Another essential factor to consider when selecting a college is its outcomes. Data from 2011-2012 reveals that 71% of first-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates attending full-time in this year received their bachelor’s degree, and 21% of first-time, degree-seeking, undergraduates attending part-time received their bachelor’s degree.
Additionally, graduates from Baruch College can typically expect an average early-career salary of $58,800 per year and an average mid-career salary of $107,100. With 10-year potential earnings of $716,110 and an education cost (net price) of $15,724, this gives graduates a $700,386 10-year return on their investment.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $58,800 |
College Grads Average Salary | $71,611 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $107,100 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $716,110 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $1,787,110 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $15,724 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $700,386 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,771,386 |
No College Education Salary Comparison | |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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