CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Getting in is the hard part. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College admitted 47.5% of applicants in its most recent reported class, one of the lowest rates in the country. Realistically it is a reach for every applicant, no matter how strong.

Admitted students cluster near the top of the testing range: the middle 50% score 1100–1400 on the SAT. Scores at or above that band keep you in contention, but they do not decide it.

The real question is not your odds but your move. That is where Spike comes in: it reads your profile against what CUNY Bernard M Baruch College actually rewards, and tells you what to do next.

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At Baruch College, students engage in a rich academic life, developing a capacity for professional achievement, intellectual exploration, and personal growth.

Undergraduate and graduate students access learning and research opportunities across the College’s three schools: the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, and the Zicklin School of Business.

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• Weissman School of Arts and SciencesArts Administration, Strategic Communication, Mental Health Counseling, Financia
• Zicklin School of BusinessBusiness Administration, Accountancy, AI and Business Analytics, Finance, Financ

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The current prompts, straight from the application. These change year to year, so most guides you will find are a cycle behind.

• Describe an experience/time that impacted your life. It could be when you learned something new, faced a situation that challenged you, or anything academic, personal, or professional related that has made an impact on you.

  Up to 500 words

• Why do you want to go to college and what are some of your areas of academic interest or career goals? How does your specific Macaulay campus choice fit with those plans? What do you expect to contribute and gain from the campus-based and Macaulay communities?

  Up to 500 words

Every prompt, with how to approach each →

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The sticker price is about $14,170, but that is not what most families pay. After need-based aid, the average net price is $3,033.

Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $75,971.

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“A Tuesday here might involve collaborating at the Lawrence Field Center for Entrepreneurship, then catching a performance at the Baruch Performing Arts Center.”

You might catch a performance at the Baruch Performing Arts Center or explore art at the Sidney Mishkin Gallery.

Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College test-optional?

For the 2027 application cycle, standardized testing at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is optional.

How hard is it to get into CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

Very hard. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College admits 47.5% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score 1100 to 1400 on the SAT. Treat it as a reach for every applicant.

How much does CUNY Bernard M Baruch College cost?

The list price is about $14,170, but the average price families actually pay after aid is $3,033.

Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College worth it?

Graduates earn a median of $75,971 ten years after enrolling, and 72% graduate within six years. Value depends on your aid offer and your goals, which is exactly what Spike helps you weigh.