CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 24,867
- Admitted
- 12,554
- Yield
- 20.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's acceptance rate has risen from 27.9% in 2014–15 to 50.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 19,768 to 24,867 (+26%) over that period.
Its 50.5% rate makes CUNY Bernard M Baruch College more selective than about 83% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 80%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (56.7% for women vs 43.4% for men, a 13.3-point gap). CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 20.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 19,768 | 5,516 | 27.9% | 1,282 |
| 2015–16 | 19,864 | 6,443 | 32.4% | 1,477 |
| 2016–17 | 20,789 | 6,377 | 30.7% | 1,404 |
| 2017–18 | 21,432 | 6,268 | 29.2% | 1,605 |
| 2018–19 | 21,469 | 8,436 | 39.3% | 1,692 |
| 2019–20 | 20,327 | 8,837 | 43.5% | 2,268 |
| 2020–21 | 24,307 | 9,895 | 40.7% | 2,055 |
| 2021–22 | 23,434 | 11,849 | 50.6% | 2,532 |
| 2022–23 | 25,693 | 12,727 | 49.5% | 2,592 |
| 2023–24 | 24,867 | 12,554 | 50.5% | 2,614 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,871 | 7,294 | 56.7% |
| Men | 11,637 | 5,055 | 43.4% |
| Another gender | 243 | 113 | 46.5% |
| Unknown | 116 | 92 | 79.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–680 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 610–730 |
How CUNY Bernard M compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's acceptance rate?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College's acceptance rate is 50.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,554 admitted of 24,867 applicants).
Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College test optional?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College received 24,867 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,554.
What SAT score do you need for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?
Admitted students at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College typically scored 600–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College getting harder to get into?
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 27.9% in 2014–15 to 50.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.baruch.cuny.edu/.