Baruch College is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY), renowned for its Zicklin School of Business — one of the largest and most prestigious business schools in the United States. Founded in 1919 and located in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, Baruch serves approximately 19,000 students and consistently ranks among the top US colleges for return on investment, campus ethnic diversity, and international student enrollment. Students come from more than 150 countries, reflecting New York City's remarkable global character. The college's Bearcats compete in the CUNY Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. Baruch's proximity to Wall Street, the UN, and major global corporations provides unmatched access to internships and career opportunities. The Starr Career Development Center is nationally recognized for its employer relationships and outcomes. Baruch is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and one of the highest-ranked public colleges for social mobility in the United States.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
—
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$15,414
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $15,414
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
