Baruch College of the City University of New York

Baruch College of the City University of New York Overview

Baruch College of the City University of New York is a public, state school in the city of New York, New York. Baruch College was founded in 1919 and the school enrolls around 19,969 students per year, which includes 15,859 undergrads. Baruch College ensures on-campus housing for up to 291 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Baruch College for Fall 2023 is February 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by February 1.

Student Activities at Baruch College

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Baruch College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Baruch College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Baruch College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Baruch College on the Student Life page.

2022 Baruch College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	51%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
In-State Tuition	$6,930
Out-of-State	$18,600
Percent of Need Met	39.5%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,568.1

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Is Baruch College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better sense of what Baruch College offers and if the school might be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Baruch College of the City University of New York

It is very difficult to get into Baruch College. Around 51% of applicants get into Baruch College each year. Last year, 23,434 students applied to Baruch College and 11,849 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Baruch College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Baruch College, around 86% come back the next year. Around 74% of students who started at Baruch College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Baruch College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Baruch College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Baruch College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Baruch College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Baruch College meets 39.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,568.1 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $13,219 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Baruch College.

Based on this information, does Baruch College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Baruch College a good school for you?

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Where is Baruch College?

Baruch College is located in the city of New York, New York, less than an hour from New York.

If you want to see Baruch College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take FDR Drive to New York, or book a flight to the nearest airport, LaGuardia.

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