Baruch Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
39.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Very High | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Baruch and can I get accepted? The school has a 39% acceptance rate ranking it #19 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 8,436 out of 21,469 applicants were admitted making Baruch a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 22 percent. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1220-1390Applicants Submitting SAT
83%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1220 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 720 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1390 |
| Average SAT Score | 1310 |
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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College typically requires applicants to be in the top 22 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1220 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1310 out of 1600. The school ranks #18 in New York for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1390 and Above | Good | >52% |
| 1305 to 1390 | Avg + | 39%-52% |
| 1220 to 1305 | Avg - | 27%-39% |
| 1135 to 1220 | Reach | 18%-27% |
| Less than 1135 | Low | <18% |
Baruch ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting ACT
-| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average ACT Score | N/A |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.3*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into CUNY Bernard M Baruch College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was 3.3 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #59 in New York for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Baruch will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 11,265 | 10,204 | 21,469 |
| Accepted | 4,424 | 4,012 | 8,436 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Enrolled | 727 | 965 | 1,692 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 16% | 24% | 20% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to CUNY Bernard M Baruch College and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does CUNY Bernard M Baruch College prefer SAT or ACT?
83% of students submit their SAT scores to Baruch.
What is my chance of getting into CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
39% of those who apply are granted admission to Baruch. Admission competition is high and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1220 and 1390. 83% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.