Baruch College (CUNY)
Founded 1919
President S. David Wu (President)
Fees USD 7,490
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Baruch College is a public college of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, founded in 1919 and located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. Named after financier and statesman Bernard Baruch, the college is home to one of the largest and most selective business schools in the United States — the Zicklin School of Business. Baruch enrolls approximately 19,000 students and is consistently ranked among the best public colleges in the nation for business and finance education.
Schools and Colleges
- Zicklin School of Business — AACSB-accredited, one of the largest business schools in the US
- Weissman School of Arts and Sciences — Liberal arts, natural sciences, social sciences, and communications
- School of Public Affairs — Public administration, nonprofit management, and higher education administration
How to Apply
- Application: CUNY Application
- Application Fee: $70
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1220–1410, ACT 26–31
- Essays: Personal statement required
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 61+ or IELTS 5.5+
Key Deadlines
- Fall Admission: February 1
- Spring Admission: September 15
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~34% (one of the most selective CUNY colleges)
- In-State Tuition: ~$7,490 | Out-of-State: ~$15,290