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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 465
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 51%
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 74%

Located in New York, New York, Baruch College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Baruch College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,464

Cost of attendance at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,414

Cost of attendance at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received on average $8,717 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,717
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,146 56% $5,688 $6,518,086
Other Federal Grant 1,812 89% $4,331 $7,847,097
State Grant/Scholarships 1,447 71% $4,107 $5,942,367
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,300 64% $1,851 $2,406,154
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,858 91% $8,717 $16,195,618

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students is 73.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.4%.

73.9%

  • asian 78.5% 445 students
  • African American 63.7% 86 students
  • white 75.8% 314 students
  • hispanic 66.4% 164 students
  • International Students 75.3% 55 students
  • Mixed Race 67.9% 19 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball City University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Basketball City University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country City University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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