Baruch College of the City University of New York

Baruch College of the City University of New York is a public, state school in an urban setting in New York, New York. Baruch College was founded in 1919 and now enrolls around 19,740 students a year, including 15,774 undergrads. Baruch College offers housing for up to 291 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Baruch College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Baruch College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or 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.

Learn more about life at Baruch College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! February 1, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by February 1.

2021 Baruch College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	41%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	94%
In-State Tuition	$6,930
Out-of-State	$18,600
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$10,552.5

Is Baruch College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Baruch College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Baruch College of the City University of New York

It is very difficult to get into Baruch College. Baruch College admitted 41% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 24,256 applications received in 2021, 9,843 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Baruch College

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

About 88% of students who start at Baruch College come back the next year. Baruch College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 72%. 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 rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Baruch College

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. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,552.5 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $10,429 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 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Baruch College. Based on this information, how does Baruch College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school 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 urban setting of New York, New York.

If you want to see Baruch College for yourself, 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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