CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Large city

AskSchool #147 of 300PublicMaster's university – larger programsTest optional
Acceptance rate
47.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$3,033
Sticker price $14,170
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$75,971
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
47.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
24,867
Admitted (fall 2023)
12,554
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,614
Yield (admitted who enroll)
21%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
57%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
43%
SAT reading, middle 50%
550–690
SAT math, middle 50%
550–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
—
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
9% / —

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
not considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$607
Family income $30–48k$2,052
Family income $48–75k$6,312
Family income $75–110k$8,623
Family income $110k+$12,314
Full sticker price (per year)
$14,170
Tuition & fees – in-state
$7,464
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$15,414
Median debt at graduation
$11,512
Students with federal loans
11%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$51,920
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$75,971

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
16,154
Graduate students
3,585
Student-to-faculty ratio
19 : 1
Women
50%
Students receiving Pell grants
57%
Full-time faculty
41%

Undergraduate diversity

Asian35%
Hispanic29%
White18%
Black9.0%
International6.3%
Two or more2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing72%
Computer & Information Sciences9.6%
Psychology5.2%
Social Sciences4.3%
Communication & Journalism3.3%
Mathematics & Statistics1.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences1.2%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
S. David Wu
Main phone
(646) 312-1000
Address
One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St), New York, NY 10010

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.