ADMISSIONS REPORTfor High School Principals, Guidance Counselors & Teachers

2016–2017

THE APPLICATION PROCESSBaruch College uses the CUNY online application. Students applying to Baruch as freshmen can submit one of two applications at CUNY.EDU/APPLY:

THE GENERAL FRESHMAN APPLICATIONBaruch’s Admissions Office strongly recommends that students complete their freshman application by November 15th to be included among the first phases of admissions decision notifications (which begin in early February). Applications that are completed close to the February 1st due date will receive an admissions decision after those who applied in the Fall months. It takes a minimum of four (4) weeks to process an application once it is complete, so remind your students to apply early!

THE SEEK PROGRAMSearch for Elevation, Education & Knowledge, otherwise known as SEEK, is CUNY’s Equal Opportunity Program meant for students from low income households whose academic performance does not reflect their potential. Students who want to be considered for the program must complete sections 29-32 on the CUNY General Freshman Application.

The Admissions Office strongly recommends that SEEK applicants have the application complete by November 15th.

THE MACAULAY HONORS APPLICATIONThe application for Macaulay Honors is for students who want to be part of an honors program at Baruch College. Students who complete this application are considered for both general admission to the College and for the Honors program therefore, Honors applicants will receive two decision letters.

Macaulay applicants must list Baruch first on their application if we are their top choice.

The application due date for the Macaulay Honors Application is December 1st, 6:00 p.m. Notifications are sent on March 15th.

WE CAN’T SAY IT ENOUGHTell your students to apply early! Last year, over 26,000 students applied to Baruch College. Applications are processed on a rolling basis in the order they are completed, therefore it is in the students’ best interest to complete their applications months before CUNY’s February 1st application due date.

Applications completed after February 1st will be considered if space is still available. Please remember that no transcripts, test scores or recommendations may be sent directly to Baruch. All supporting documents must be sent to the University Application Processing Center (UAPC).

THE HOLISTIC REVIEWBaruch College has a vibrant and dynamic student community and is interested in each applicant’s story. In addition to submitting the high school transcript and standardized scores to UAPC, Baruch College strongly encourages students to complete the Supplemental Application on our website: BARUCH.EDU/UNDERGRAD.

ESSAY AND ACTIVITIESAfter submitting the CUNY online application, students should go to the Baruch Undergraduate Admissions website to download the essay topics and activities worksheet. Completed materials can be submitted at BARUCH.EDU/UNDERGRAD/HOWTOAPPLYFRESHMEN.HTML

RECOMMENDATIONSStudents should ask teachers, counselors, advisors, coaches, employers, or mentors to submit letters of recommendation (up to two) on their behalf.

Recommendations should be mailed to: UAPC/CUNY P.O. Box 350136 Brooklyn, NY 11235-001

NOTE: Macaulay Honors applicants do not need to submit the additional supplemental materials as the Macaulay application already includes these items.

SAT/ACT CODES & APPLICATION FEESAT & ACT code: 2950 Application fee: $65

COLLEGE COSTIn 2016, Baruch College was once again ranked among America’s “Best Value Schools” by Forbes magazine.

Baruch College’s annual tuition for 2016–2017: $6,330 New York State Residents $16,800 Out of State & International for 15 credits taken a semester

Merit-based scholarships are available to students through the following programs:

• Honors (Macaulay Honors Program and Baruch Scholars).

• Dean’s Scholars (Selected students may apply).

IMPORTANT CODESFree Application for Federal Student Aid: 007273 Tuition Assistance Program: 1401

ADMISSIONSBaruch College strongly encourages students to submit the Recommended Supplement so that we can do a holistic review.

FALL 2016 FRESHMAN CLASSScores listed below represent the middle 50% of accepted students; 25% of our students fall below the range and 25% are above this range. Baruch College only reviews the Math and Verbal sections of the SAT and the Math and English sections of the ACT.

VISIT CAMPUSRegister online to visit our campus at: BARUCH.EDU/UNDERGRAD/VISIT.HTML

Information Sessions and Campus Tours: Offered on most weekdays and on select weekends. Visit our website to see the calendar of events!

CAMPUS HOUSINGBaruch’s Residence Hall is located on the Upper East Side - walking distance to Central Park and the East River.

The Residence Hall is equipped with a fitness center, shared kitchen facilities, laundry machines that text you when your clothes are done, and a multipurpose lounge where you can study or relax with friends.

Double and Triple room options are available.

For more, visit: BARUCH.CUNY.EDU/HOUSING

You can also find Baruch Admissions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

FRESHMAN STUDENT PROFILE

ALL STUDENTS

MACAULAY HONORS COLLEGE

1,404

INCOMING CLASS SIZE

91%

RETENTION RATE

31%

ACCEPTANCE RATE

26,000

APPLICATIONS

SAT

1300to

1440

SAT

1130to

1290

ACT

29to33

ACT

25to29

GPA

93.6

GPA

88.1

Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 151 E 25th Street, New York, NY 10010Welcome Center, 137A E 25th Street, New York, NY 10010Phone: 646-312-2010General Admissions Email: admissions@baruch.cuny.edu

www.baruch.cuny.edu

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON CAMPUSCONVOCATION BLOCK PARTYWhat better way to welcome the new freshmen class than with a party? Convocation is held at the end of August, and features a full day of workshops and activities hosted by the Office of Student Life that concludes with a barbecue and street fair on the 25th Street Plaza.

BATTLE OF LEXEach February, Baruch hosts its annual Battle of Lexington basketball doubleheader where the men’s and women’s teams compete against neighboring schools for bragging rights. But it’s not just our basketball teams that have a tradition of winning, Baruch students also get in on the action by joining in the ultimate fan competition, with creative costumes and cheers determining the winner.