CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

www.baruch.cuny.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,930

2024 Average Net Price

$4,326

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

47.5%

28,111 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

20,081

74.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

72.1%

1,213 Graduates

About

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College were General Finance (827 degrees awarded), Accounting (513 degrees), and General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (501 degrees).

In 2024, 5,076 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (1,702 degrees), 1.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,057 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is $6,930, which is $−17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is $6,930, which is $17,070 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,326.

In 2024, 70% of undergraduate students attending CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,930

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was $6,930. The cost of tuition at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is $−17,070 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,326

2024 Value

8.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,326. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grew by 8.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,236

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was of $20,236 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.97% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.45% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received 28,111 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 13% annual growth. Out of those 28,111 applicants, 13,357 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.5% acceptance rate.

There were 20,081 students enrolled at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has an overall enrollment yield of 19%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

13,357

Accepted Out of 28,111

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was 47.5% (13,357 admissions from 28,111 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 50.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 13%, while admissions grew by 6.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

296

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College had a total enrollment of 20,081 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is 15,015 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,066. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.5% Asian, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 9.25% Black or African American, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0946% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (19.3%), followed by Asian Female (18.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (15.2%), followed by Asian Male (13.6%) and White Female (9.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,081 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is 15,015 and the part-time enrollment is 5,066. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

89%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was 89%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), CUNY Bernard M Baruch College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
6,727 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,380 enrolled students
White
3,845 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is 33.5% Asian, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 9.25% Black or African American, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.169% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0946% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 232 more women than men received degrees from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is asian (1,702 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,057 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is General Finance (827 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting (513 degrees) and General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations (501 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (3,359 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (105 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (170 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are Accountants & auditors (1,055,977 people), Other managers (986,765 people), Software developers (849,546 people), Financial managers (576,086 people), and Chief executives & legislators (495,656 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2024 are Business (3,359 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (105 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (170 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (452 degrees), and Communications (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are Business (3,359 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (105 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (170 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (452 degrees), and Communications (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are Computer Systems Design (1,321,162 people), Elementary & secondary schools (877,022 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (639,630 people), Banking & related activities (563,974 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (545,310 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY Bernard M Baruch College.

Most Common (2024)

General Finance
827 degrees awarded
Accounting
513 degrees awarded
General Sales, Distribution, & Marketing Operations
501 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College was General Finance with 827 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,422

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,654

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,422 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College, which is 0.913 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,654).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 525 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in General Finance, which is 1.74 times more than the 302 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 383 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in Accounting, which is 1.08 times more than the 354 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
1,702 degrees awarded
White
1,057 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,054 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is asian (1,702 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,057 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
1,005 degrees awarded
Asian Female
955 degrees awarded
Asian Female
913 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is asian female (1,005 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (955 degrees).

Operations

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has an endowment valued at nearly $226M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.8M (0.798%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College had a total salary expenditure of 386M. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College employs 169 Professors, 139 Associate professors and 136 Assistant professors. Most academics at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are Male Professor (104), Male Associate professor (82), and Male Assistant professor (69).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College are: Management, with 192 employees, Service, with 133 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 124 employees.

Endowment

$226M

2024 Endowment

9.79%

growth from 2023

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has an endowment valued at about $226M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College grew 9.79% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $180M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.48M - Federal
$465k - State
$701k - Local

As of 2024, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received $2.48M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $465k from state grants and contracts, and $701k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$185M

2024 Salaries

7.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College paid a median of $185M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($386M) and a 7.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.51% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.42% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$60.4M

Instructional Salaries

534

Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College paid a total of $60.4M to 534 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College were Management with 192 employees, Service with 133 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 124 employees.

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