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At a glance:
Location: New York, NY State
Founded: 1847
Student Population: 16,500 students
Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry: Yes
Enrollment Dates: September, January
Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate
Type of Institution: Public
Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway
• Second Year University Pathway
www.baruch.cuny.edu
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Founded in 1847 as a free public institution, Baruch College is a thriving, urban multicultural center for higher learning. As the largest urban public university in the U.S., Baruch was recently named one of the most affordable and accessible universities in the country.
Overview
Baruch has built its reputation on having one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies in the nation while maintaining rigorous admissions standards for prospective students. The superb, professional education for which Baruch is known has established the College’s national and international reputation for excellence. Situated in the Flatiron/Gramercy Park section of Manhattan, Baruch College is at the heart of the world’s cultural and financial centers. Students hail from over 160 countries forming a
rich social and academic environment in which to study. Baruch attracts a vast array of cultural and performing arts to
its campus. Students will have access to distinguished faculty known for their significant scholarly achievements.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report “2011 Best Regional Universities” (#25), The Princeton Review 2011 “The Best 373 Colleges”
Forbes Magazine 2010 “Best College Buys” (#19), Kaplan/Newsweek 2010 “Most Desirable Large Schools” (#22), The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine 2010 “Top 25 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurship” (#17)
Main Specializations
Accountancy, Finance & Investments, Marketing
Scholarship Opportunities
Numerous
Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition: $ 13,050
Admissions Criteria
• Average GPA: 86.4% (See table on p5)
• TOEFL iBT: 105
• IELTS: 7.0
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