Baruch College (CUNY)
New York, New York
How selective is it?
Baruch College (CUNY) is in our Selective tier (~30-50% acceptance). A solid academic fit matters, but admission isn't a reach for students in the typical range.
Acceptance rate ~48-50%.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Baruch College (CUNY) in your college list
This is often a realistic target if your grades and course rigor match the school's typical entering class, which you can confirm in its Common Data Set. Popular majors, such as computer science, engineering, or nursing, can be harder to get into than the school-wide tier suggests.
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Check the current numbers yourself
For Baruch College (CUNY)'s current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
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Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Baruch College (CUNY)?+
Baruch College (CUNY) sits in our "Selective" tier (~30-50% acceptance). Acceptance rate ~48-50%.
Is Baruch College (CUNY) hard to get into?+
A solid academic fit matters, but admission isn't a reach for students in the typical range. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Baruch College (CUNY)'s own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find Baruch College (CUNY)'s current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Baruch College (CUNY) Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Baruch College (CUNY)?+
Baruch College (CUNY) is a public institution in New York, New York.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Baruch College (CUNY). Always confirm details with the school.