CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public mid-size four-year college in New York, NY, focused on bachelor’s-level study, a Hispanic-serving institution with an urban campus setting, with about 16,154 undergraduates, an acceptance rate of about 47.5%, listed tuition around $7,464 and typical net price of $3,033 after grants, first-year retention of 88.6%, about 72.1% of students graduating within six years, and median earnings of $61,542 six years after enrollment.

Grade for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Letter grades from Best Universities methodology. Overall grade blends the categories below for schools in that ranking cohort.

Overall grade

A-

Best Universities compares this school with national benchmarks for similar institutions.

How are grades calculated?

Affordability
A

$3,033Average net price

Outcomes
B-

72.1%Graduation rate

Career
A

$61,542Median earnings, 6 years after entry

Economic Access
A+

56.9%Pell Grant recipient share

Key facts for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Tuition (in-state)
$7,464
Tuition (out-of-state)
$15,414
Total cost of attendance
$14,170
Average net price
$3,033
Acceptance rate
47.5%
Total enrollment
16,154
Graduation rate
72.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$61,542

Key rankings for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Where CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ranks among four-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#8 of 1,811

Net Price

#238 of 1,816

Earnings

#301 of 1,808

Retention

#345 of 1,850

Graduation

#70 of 1,767

Debt

What stands out at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in New York, NY is a four-year college where bachelor’s-level study is the main focus.

  • Large city
  • 16,154 undergraduates
Average net price$3,033
Acceptance rate47.5%
Pell Grant recipient share56.9%
Graduation rate72.1%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$61,542
First-year retention88.6%

Average net price after aid is lower than or close to the national median for similar schools, while six-year earnings meet or beat that median. On these two measures the pattern is comparatively favorable.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Admission is tighter than the national middle for similar schools while Pell Grant use is elevated—often seen where competitive entry coexists with substantial need among enrolled students.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$3,033
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$61,542

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
88.6%
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
72.1%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
47.5%
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
56.9%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$14,170
Listed tuition (in-state)$7,464
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$15,414
Room and board (on campus)$18,832
Average net price (after aid)$3,033

In-state tuition is below the national median of $19,284 for similar four-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $26,816.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$607
$30k–$48k$2,052
$48k–$75k$6,312
$75k–$110k$8,623
$110k+$12,314

How CUNY Bernard M Baruch College compares

Figures are for four-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Mid East (region 2).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$3,033
State (NY)$19,133
Region$21,346
National$19,923

Earnings, 6 years

This school$61,542
State (NY)$48,438
Region$49,117
National$45,225

Retention

This school88.6%
State (NY)82.9%
Region79.4%
National74.9%

Graduation

This school72.1%
State (NY)58.8%
Region58.4%
National54.4%

Median debt

This school$11,512
State (NY)$22,383
Region$24,872
National$23,250

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (NY) Region Nation
Net price$3,033Below national median$19,133$21,346$19,923
Earnings, 6 years$61,542Above national median$48,438$49,117$45,225
Retention88.6%Above national median82.9%79.4%74.9%
Graduation72.1%Above national median58.8%58.4%54.4%
Acceptance rate47.5%Below national median69.9%76.7%77.0%
Pell share56.9%Above national median35.6%33.4%33.9%
Median debt$11,512Below national median$22,383$24,872$23,250
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Campus settingLarge city
Official websitewww.baruch.cuny.edu/
Student–faculty ratio19:1
Full-time faculty40.6%
Avg monthly faculty salary$12,558

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women49.9%
Men50.1%
Black or African American9.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.0%
White17.6%
Asian35.3%
Two or more races2.5%
International students6.3%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Common questions about CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College located?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is located in New York, NY. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public four-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar four-year institutions for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $7,464 for in-state students and $15,414 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $3,033. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's acceptance rate?

The overall undergraduate acceptance rate is about 47.5% for the year shown. Selectivity can vary by program or campus; check admissions for the path you care about.

How large is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 16,154. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

Median earnings six years after entry at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are roughly $61,542. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 72.1% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

Among similar schools nationwide, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#8 of 1,811); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#238 of 1,816); First-year retention (#301 of 1,808); Graduation rate (#345 of 1,850); Median loan debt (#70 of 1,767). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use CUNY Bernard M Baruch College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
FieldValue
InstitutionCUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Official websitewww.baruch.cuny.edu/
City, stateNew York, NY
School typeFour-year college
Undergraduate enrollment16,154
Listed tuition (in-state)$7,464
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$15,414
Listed tuition (generic)$7,464
Total cost of attendance$14,170
Room and board (on campus)$18,832
Average net price$3,033
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$61,542
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$70,543
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$75,971
Median loan debt$11,512
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention88.6%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)72.1%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rate47.5%
SAT average1,280
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share56.9%
Share with federal loans11.1%
Part-time enrollment share18.7%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio19
Avg monthly faculty salary$12,558
Full-time faculty share40.6%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women49.9%
Share of undergraduates, men50.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black9.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic29.0%
Share of undergraduates, White17.6%
Share of undergraduates, Asian35.3%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races2.5%
Share of undergraduates, international6.3%
Net price, family income $0–30k$607
Net price, family income $30–48k$2,052
Net price, family income $48–75k$6,312
Net price, family income $75–110k$8,623
Net price, family income $110k+$12,314

Sources for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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