New York City BARUCH COLLEGE Located in the heart of New York City, Baruch College delivers excellence in public education to a vibrant, dynamic, and engaged student community. Whether it’s joining one of our 130+ clubs and organizations, rooting on one of our 13 NCAA Division III teams, or having lunch with a friend on our 25th Street Clivner=Field Plaza, Baruch students are members of a diverse community that is as lively and active as the city it calls home.
Baruch’s campus is in a vibrant, historic, and convenient neighborhood. Located 10 minutes from Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station and 15 minutes from Wall Street and Times Square, there is always something to see, do, and eat near Baruch. From dumplings to donuts, street food to ne dining, the food options are endless. A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COLLEGE IN NEW YORK CITY - #1 Among Four-Year Public Colleges Nationwide as Engine of Economic Mobility - #1 on Money's "Top 10 Best Colleges for Business Majors" - Master of Financial Engineering Program Secures #3 Spot in Global Ranking - Ranks #12 Nationwide for Return-on-Investment Among Public Institutions - U.S. News & World Report Names Baruch College to the "2021 Best Graduate Schools" List
FALL 2019 FRESHMAN PROFILE 2,268 20,673 INCOMING NUMBER OF CLASS SIZE APPLICATIONS 43% 95% ACCEPTANCE RETENTION RATE RATE
GENERAL APPLICANT 1287 27 88.3 SAT ACT GPA
MACAULAY HONORS 1399 30 94.1 SAT ACT GPA FALL 2019 TRANSFER PROFILE 1,671 6,570 INCOMING NUMBER OF CLASS SIZE APPLICATIONS 47% 89% ACCEPTANCE RETENTION RATE RATE 3.25 GPA
Disclaimer: Scores represent the middle 50% of accepted students for fall 2019. ADMISSIONS Apply online at CUNY.EDU/APPLY. A recommended personal essay and resume of activities can be attached to supplemental section of application.
APPLICATION DEADLINES APPLICATION FEES 2020-2021 TUITION COST General Application: February 1 Freshman - $65 In-State: $6,930 Macaulay Honors: December 8 Transfer - $70 Out-of-State: $18,600 SEEK: February 1 International: $18,600
STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES** **COVID-19 temporary suspension of standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admission. CUNY will not require sat or act tests for undergraduate admissions.
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, we are suspending the use of SAT and ACT tests for the Spring 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 admission cycles. Applicants to any of our colleges will not be required to submit SAT or ACT test scores to be reviewed for admission; nor shall any submitted scores be considered in evaluating their applications.
FINANCIAL AID FAFSA applications open October 1st every year! For more information visit www.studentaid.gov
VETERANS Undergraduate applicants who are Veterans of the United States Military Service, currently on Active Duty or members of the National Guard or Reserves may obtain an application fee waiver by answering the US Military Status question on the CUNY application and submitting proof of their Veteran/Military status (ie., DD-214, Current Military ID Card, or Deployment or Pre-separation orders). Veterans are also exempt from paying the commitment deposit.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The International Student Service Center (ISSC) coordinates all immigration aspects and administrative services for the International Students of Baruch College. The ISSC serves a population of approximately 2,200 international students from all around the world to promote academic success, leadership, support and enhancement of the Baruch experience for the international students.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
RESIDENCE LIFE Baruch’s Residence Hall is located on the Upper East Side – a short walk from Central Park and the East River. The Residence Hall is equipped with a tness center, shared kitchen facilities, laundry machines, study lounges, and much more.
2020-2021 Housing Cost Double Room, $15,795* Single Room Upgrade for Spring 2021, increase of $2,902.50
*For more information on the Fall 2020 guideline, visit the Baruch College Housing Services website at www.baruch.cuny.edu/housing* ACADEMICS Students can select a combination of majors and minors from one of our three acclaimed schools: The Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, The Marxe School of International and Public A airs and The Zicklin School of Business.
Majors
English Mathematics Accountancy Entrepreneurship Modern Languages & Comparative Actuarial Science Finance Literature Arts Administration Financial Mathematics Music (including Management of Musical •Visual Arts Specialization History Enterprises) •Theatre Specialization Industrial/Organizational Psychology Natural Sciences Biological Sciences International Business Philosophy Business Communication Journalism Political Science •Business Writing •Business Journalism Psychology •Corporate Communication •Journalism & Creative Writing Public A airs •Graphic Communication Management Real Estate Communication Studies •Human Resource Management •Real Estate Development •Digital Communication •Operations Management •Real Estate Investment •Intercultural & Int'l Communication Marketing Management Religion & Culture •Interpersonal & Group Communication •Advertising & Marketing Communication Sociology •Rhetoric & Public Advocacy •Digital Marketing Spanish Computer Information Systems •International Marketing Statistics •Data Analytics •Marketing Statistics & Quantitative Modeling •Information Risk Management & Cybersecurity •Marketing Analytics Economics
Minors
American Studies Entrepreneurship Marketing Anthropology Environmental Sustainability Mathematics Art (Art History, Graphics, Photography, Film Studies Music and Visual Arts Administration) French Natural Sciences Arts and Sciences Interdisciplinary Minor Global Studies New Media Arts with Honors Hebrew Operations Management Asian and Asian American Studies Hispanic Studies Philosophy Black Studies History Physics Black & Hispanic Studies Human Resources Management Political Science Business Writing Humanities with Honors Psychology Chemistry Information Studies Quantitative Methods & Modeling Chinese Information Technology & Social Responsibility Real Estate Communication Studies International Business Religion & Culture Comparative Literature Italian Sociology Computer Applications in Business Japanese Spanish Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Jewish Studies Spanish-English Translation Data Analytics Journalism Survey Research Economics Latin American & Caribbean Studies Theatre Economics and Finance Law Women’s and Gender Studies English Law & Policy ADMISSIONS-BASED PROGRAMS
HONORS PROGRAM Macaulay Honors College & Baruch Scholars The Baruch Honors Program is more than a collection of honors courses. It is a comprehensive academic experience that extends a student beyond academic excellence into realms of cultural exploration, international experience, leadership and service, and research/creative inquiry. Only new freshman are eligible to apply.
Bene ts:
•Tuition Scholarship (In-State Only) •Study Abroad Stipend •Laptop Computer (Macaulay Students Only) •Dedicated Academic Advisor •Exclusive Social Events •Honors Courses
Questions? Contact [email protected]
SEEK PROGRAM The Percy Ellis Sutton SEEK (Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge) Program at Baruch College is a higher education opportunity program designed to provide its students with the academic, sociocultural and professional tools necessary to succeed in college, graduate and create self-actualized lives. The SEEK Program promotes students' self-awareness, a sense of belonging and community involvement. Its three pillars of success are Achieving Excellence, Engaging Communities and Transforming Lives.
Bene ts:
•SEEK Summer Academy •Peer Mentoring •Individual Counseling •Personal Growth Workshops •Dedicated Academic Advisor •Designated Classes •Academic Survival & Strengths Initiative •Black Male Initiative & Urban Male Leadership Academy
Questions? Contact [email protected] CAREERS The Starr Career Development Center advances the mission and goals of Baruch College by providing leadership on, and delivery of, diverse and inclusive career and professional development programs and services for undergraduate students. Students can acquire the tools and the con dence to independently engage in lifelong professional development and career management in a diverse and global workforce. Baruch’s SCDC hosts career and internship fairs in the fall and spring semesters. With almost 8,000 jobs and over 6,000 internships posted on campus, Baruch students have the edge in gaining valuable real world experience.
SERVICES
•Career Counseling •Leadership Programs: Financial Leadership Max Berger Pre-Law Peers for Careers Technology Leadership Development Bridge to Baruch Executives on Campus Financial Women’s Association Mentoring Rising Starr Sophomore Program •Career Exploration Testing •Resume Reviews •Mock Interviews •Mentoring
STUDY ABROAD The Baruch College Study Abroad O ce is available to aid students who wish to study abroad to attain their educational and cultural learning goals. The o ce helps students choose their study abroad destination wisely, t their study abroad experience into their overall college education, and guide them throughout the process of applying to study abroad. Baruch students can study abroad in several countries all over the world.
Students have studied abroad in:
• China • Brazil • Italy • Ecuador • Japan • France • South Korea • Switzerland • Australia • Cuba • United Kingdom • Costa Rica • India • Spain • Israel • Mexico • South Africa • Russia • Sweden • Netherlands • Hungary • Vietnam • Ghana
TYPES OF PROGRAMS DURATION OF PROGRAMS Exchanges Semester Programs Direct Enrollments Summer Programs Sponsored Study Abroad Winter Programs EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL NETWORK The Division of Student A airs creates innovative and engaging initiatives to supplement classroom learning, connect students to real world experiences, and promote their interpersonal, social, cultural, and emotional growth.
Baruch has over 130 clubs and organizations and dozens of Students have opportunities to pursue one of the following annual events and traditions. Clubs and organizations span a leadership programs: wide range of interests including: •Undergraduate Student Government •Cultural & Multifaith •T.E.A.M. Baruch •Greek Letter & Honor Society •B.O.L.T. (Baruch O cer Leadership Workshop) •Politically & Socially Active •Conversation Partners Program •Pre-Professional & Academic •Student Media •Recreational •The Ticker – Undergraduate Student Newspaper •Service •Encounters – Baruch’s Literary Magazine •Special Interest •WBMB Radio – Student Radio station •Graduate Organizations •Lexicon – Baruch’s Senior Yearbook Committee •CUNY Initiatives •Dollars and Sense – Student Review of Business and Society
BLACK MALE INITIATIVE The City University of New York Black Male Initiative (CUNY BMI) represents one important expression of CUNY's commitment to access and diversity. As a CUNY-Wide initiative, CUNY BMI's mission is to create model student development projects throughout the University that provide direct services to CUNY students in a coordinated e ort that is intended to increase, encourage, and support the inclusion and educational success of students from groups that are severely underrepresented in higher education, in particular African, African American/Black, Caribbean and Latino/Hispanic males. Although CUNY BMI-funded projects target these under represented groups, no project supported by CUNY BMI will discriminate on the basis of race or gender and all projects will serves as models for improving educational outcomes for all students. More information at www.baruch.cuny.edu/bmi/.
ATHLETIC TEAMS Baruch o ers 13 Division III athletic teams for students to compete during thier studies.
Women’s Men’s
Basketball Baseball Cross Country Basketball Softball Cross Country Swimming & Diving Soccer Tennis Swimming & Diving Volleyball Tennis Volleyball
ATHLETICS: A LEGACY OF SUCCESS on the Playing Field and in the Classroom • 2018-19 the Bearcats clinched 7 CUNYAC titles. • Men’s Swimming and Diving have captured the CUNYAC crown 3 consecutive seasons (2018, 2019, 2020) • 36 Bearcats were named CUNYAC All Stars during the 2019-20 season. • 109 Bearcats earned their place on the AD Honor Roll in the Spring of 2020 with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better. • Baruch College Student-Athletes retain and graduate at a rate of 85.2%. • Baruch College Student Athlete Advisory Committee volunteers at the Early Learning Center biweekly and participates in College Dream Day in East Harlem. • Baruch Student-Athletes have donated over 3000 lbs. of food to the NYC Food Bank over the past 3 years during the annual Holiday Food Drive. KEEP IN TOUCH!
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