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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY·Public·15,734 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $63,600 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

50%
Accept
15,734
Students
$2,978
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$63,600
Earnings
10 yr
$10,000
Debt

About This School

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution located in New York, New York with approximately 15,734 undergraduate students enrolled. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The average net price after financial aid is $2,978 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $63,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Baruch College is a public college in Manhattan, New York, United States. It is a constituent college of the City University of New York system. Named for financier and statesman Bernard M. Baruch, the college operates undergraduate and postgraduate programs through the Zicklin School of Business, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs.

This is a strong option for students serious about business, public affairs, or the arts who want a Manhattan address without the Manhattan price tag — at just $2,978/year average net cost, the value is hard to beat. The Zicklin School of Business carries real weight with NYC employers, and median earnings of $63,600 at the 10-year mark reflect that, especially against a median debt of only $10,000. The 72% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional for a selective public school, so students who need strong academic support structures should ask pointed questions before enrolling.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing74%
Computer Science8%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences4%
Communications3%
Mathematics2%
Biological Sciences1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1310
Reading 75th %ile680
Math 75th %ile730

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,464
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,414
Avg Net Price
$2,978
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants55%
Median debt at graduation$10,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
88%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White17%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian36%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (15,734 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

One Bernard Baruch Way (55 Lexington Ave at 24th St)

New York, NY 10010

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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