CUNY Baruch College

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Baruch College at a Glance

Location:
New York, NY
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$4,970
Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,330
Room & Board:
$12,912
Average Financial Aid:
$6,598
Full-Time Undergrads:
9,537
Part-Time Undergrads:
2,864
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.baruch.cuny.edu
Admissions Website:
www.baruch.cuny.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.baruch.cuny.edu/financialaid
Application Deadline:
December 1 (priority)
Acceptance Rate:
23 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1090–1270
Average ACT Scores:
Not Reported

Best Things

  • Location—heart of Manhattan!
  • The academics
  • Student population is extremely diverse
  • Student Life events
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Baruch is a strong choice for students who want a quality education at a low price. But, some say the overall experience can be quite lonely unless you make friends quickly. Most Baruchians seem too busy studying, building their resumes, and hanging out at their apartment to stick around on campus, so unless you join a club or organization, it may be difficult to actively socialize. A high workload and other demands can also make this hard, particularly if you plan to work. In fact, many Baruchians work part time, while some are employed full time, in addition to taking classes. It's a true business-oriented, urban environment, which can make some students feel left out. Luckily, if you're longing for human connection, there are plenty of organizations and clubs to join.

Baruch can be as stressful as any demanding school, but overall, the College is capable of shaping students into well-rounded, tough-skinned leaders. It may not be Ivy League, but out of all the public schools in the area, Baruch has a serious reputation. However, if you don't like to be in the minority, think twice about your major. Nobody likes being stereotyped, but you might raise a few eyebrows telling others you are majoring in philosophy or music at Baruch. Many people view the College as a primarily business school, so if you major in something else, you might be ignored or looked at funny. And this view puts some non-business majors in a constant battle to prove otherwise. But, regardless of your major, the level of education you receive will leave you satisfied. One thing to keep in mind when choosing a major is that smaller departments don't always guarantee a large choice of faculty. It's not uncommon to learn that there's only one teacher for a particular class—so guess what happens if you don't like that professor? However, this doesn't mean that a smaller department won't have a professor you'll absolutely admire. Most teachers are very effective at conveying the material while acting courteous and fair.

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Inside Scoop at CUNY Baruch College

huixian

'15

Accounting

3.8
B+

Cuny

it is affordable. the best school at cuny system. i cant afford dor a provate school

Jan 25, 2012

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Diversity at CUNY Baruch College

yolibelgarcia

'13

International Business

3.8
B+

Diversity

Baruch is diverse. We have Asians (a lot of them), hispanics, whites, blacks etc. However, there is more Asians than any other race. I feel to really notice ow diverse the school is you have to go to the club area and you are abe to see the segregation there is.

Nov 06, 2011

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Facilities at CUNY Baruch College

yolibelgarcia

'13

International Business

4.6
A

Campus Activity

every Tuesday and Thursday during club hours is a really chill place where you forget you in a college in the middle of the city and you feel for a moment you are in a real college campus :)

Nov 06, 2011

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Major: Journalism

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