- Acceptance rate: 48% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.66, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–690 reading and writing, 550–710 math
- Average net price: $3,989 a year (2022–23)
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College average GPA
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College reported an average high school GPA of 3.66 for its first-year students who submitted one (91% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 1.00–1.99 | |
| Below 1.0 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College acceptance rate
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College admitted 13,357 of 28,111 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 48%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is a public 4-year college in New York, New York, with 16,496 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 650 | 710 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1280 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What CUNY Bernard M Baruch College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $3,989 a year at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
It would be on the low side there: 11.6% of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 48% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What are CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–690 in reading and writing and 550–710 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
A lot: CUNY Bernard M Baruch College requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College admitted 48% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's acceptance rate was 48% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,357 of 28,111 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.66, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
No. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores.
What GPA do most CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students have?
88.4% of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (57.6%) had 3.50–3.74, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What do students pay at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $3,989 a year at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
Yes. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Common Data Set 2024–25CUNY Bernard M Baruch College: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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