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Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, is located in Manhattan's Gramercy Park neighborhood. The campus consists primarily of the Newman Vertical Campus, a 17-story building designed to accommodate an urban student population, along with the historic 23rd Street Building and the Information and Technology Building. Founded in 1847 as the Free Academy, Baruch College became an independent senior college within CUNY in 1968 and is known for its business programs through the Zicklin School of Business, along with strong offerings in public affairs and arts and sciences. The college maintains a selective admissions process and attracts a diverse student body from across New York City's five boroughs. While primarily a commuter school, the college provides student housing through referral to nearby residential options in Manhattan.
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Baruch is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#193 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#42 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in New York
#5 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#102 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1410 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $534 |
| Room and Board | $18,684 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,482 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $534 |
| Room and Board | $18,684 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,834 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,432 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 78% |
| Social Sciences | 5% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| English and Literature | 3% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190512 IPEDS survey data for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025