International Applicants
International Students
Located in the heart of New York City, Baruch College offers both academic excellence and exceptional value for its approximately 1,600 international students.
It is consistently ranked in the top 10 for both "Campus ethnic diversity" and "Most international students," by U.S. News & World Report.
How to apply?
Begin your application today by clicking here. The application is a two-step process. The first application is for Baruch College. Once you complete the Baruch application you will be directed to a second application for the City University of New York (CUNY). Click here for current deadlines.
After Applying:
Submit the application fee of $65 (U.S.) with the freshman application or $70 with the transfer application.
Students applying from outside of the United States should apply before the priority deadline as international transcripts may take longer to be received and processed by the CUNY Processing Center. Applications will not be complete, and therefore cannot be processed, until CUNY has received the transcripts. We suggest students have their applications completed and sent in at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline.
Visit Baruch College
If you're planning on visiting New York City check out our schedule of Open Houses, Campus Tours, and Info Sessions and stop by to speak to our Admissions Counselors. You can learn more about the admissions process, tour the campus, and see what life is like here at Baruch.
Tuition and Living Expenses
Estimated Expenses for International Students Attending Baruch
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*Tuition and fees are based on 12 credits per semester. This is the minimum number of credits required to be a full-time student (necessary to maintain F-1 Visa status).
Click here for more information on tuitions and fees.
Macaulay Honors Program
If you are interested in applying to the Macaulay Honors College, you can apply online to one CUNY school with the online application. Along with the online application and test scores, the Macaulay application requires 2 essays and 2 recommendation letters. The Macaulay Honors College accepts freshman applicants only.
Two-step notification process:
1) Beginning in mid-February applicants will be notified of their admission decision as General Freshman by all college choices listed on their application.
2) March 17 – Macaulay applicants will be notified of their admission decision into Macaulay Honors College by only one of the college choices listed on their application.
Students who apply to the Macaulay Honors program, are first reviewed for general freshman admission, then based on the honors notification date, applicants will receive notification of their admission status as a Macaulay Honor student. Please click here to learn more about the Macaulay Honors Program.
After You Apply
After you apply you will be required to submit supporting documents to CUNY in order to complete your application for admission review. Do NOT send these documents to Baruch College.
Required Documents
Freshman
• All secondary school transcripts and official English translations
• Copies of secondary school diplomas
• TOEFL score of at least 80, or IELTS 6.5 (exempt if from English speaking country or scored 480 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section of the SAT
• The internet based TOEFL score of 80 is equivalent to a 550 on the paper based TOEFL
• SAT or ACT scores*
*Extension of Test Optional Policy Through Spring 2027
CUNY has extended its testing policy to test optional through spring 2027. First-year applicants can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT exam scores as part of their application. The admission decision will be based primarily on a student’s academic preparation in high school, including overall grade-point-average, course grades and the academic rigor of their high school curriculum.
Students should carefully consider whether they would like to send their test scores:
-If a student has a particularly strong academic record and believes that their standardized exam scores do not reflect their full academic potential, they may elect not to send SAT or ACT exam scores to CUNY.
-If a student feels that standardized test scores improve their overall academic record, we invite them to send test scores.
-The absence of SAT or ACT exam scores cannot be used to deny a student admission.
We recommend that students discuss this test-optional decision with their school counselor.
Applicants may also contact the Admissions Office at one of the University’s 4-year colleges.
Send all test scores electronically to CUNY code 2950. Except for IELTS scores, please send a paper copy of official results to CUNY.
Post all documents to:
The City University of New York UAPC
P.O. Box 350136
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001
Transfer
• Official University/college transcripts of each institution attended with official English translations
• Copies of secondary school transcripts and diploma
• TOEFL score of at least 80, or IELTS 6.5 (exempt if from English speaking country or scored 480 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section of the SAT
• The internet based TOEFL score of 80 is equivalent to a 550 on the paper based TOEFL
All transfer applicants to Baruch College must demonstrate math, reading and writing proficiency.
• Completion of college level math course with a C or better
• Completion of U.S. college level English composition course with a C or better
*Please note: SAT scores of 480 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section will both waive TOEFL and demonstrate English composition proficiency. A score of 530 or higher on the math section of the SAT will demonstrate math proficiency.
*Send all test scores electronically to CUNY code 2950. Except for IELTS scores, please send a paper copy of official results to CUNY.Post all documents to:
Transfer Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 350145
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001For more detailed instructions, please click here
Sending In Your Documents
When documents need to be mailed:
After you submit your application you will be able to print or download a copy of your Application Summary. You can find your CUNYfirst ID number (an 8 digit number) on your Application Summary. You will need your CUNYfirst ID number for submitting supporting documents.
Please choose the correct address when mailing in your supporting documents:Freshman Admission
The City University of New York UAPC
P.O. Box 350136
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001Transfer Admission
Transfer Admission
CUNY/UAPC
P.O. Box 350145
Brooklyn, NY 11235-0001
Recommended Transcript Evaluation Services
Freshman Applicants
Applicants educated outside the United States may opt to have their transcripts evaluated by the University Application Processing Center of CUNY or to have them evaluated by one of the evaluation services listed below:
-If using one of the above services, you must request: an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all secondary school course work and any external examination certificates earned. Be sure to request that the evaluation service includes certified copies of all documentation used for the evaluation. We will only accept evaluations that are sent directly from the evaluation service to UAPC.
UAPC will make the final decision regarding evaluations and admission recommendations.
-If you opt to have your records evaluated by UAPC, we require: copies of complete secondary school record, secondary school graduation diploma and any external examination certificates earned. If the documents were not issued in English, we require a word-for word- translation as well.
Transfer Applicants
Applicants educated outside the United States may opt to have their transcripts evaluated by the University Application Processing Center of CUNY or to have them evaluated by one of the evaluation services listed above.
*If you have completed less than one year of full-time university-level studies, we need the following:
Secondary school record: an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all secondary school course work and any external examination certificates earned
University record: an official course-by-course evaluation report which includes a GPA based on all university course work
*If you have completed more than one year of full-time university-level studies, we need the following:
Secondary school record: Proof of secondary school graduation and an official document-by-document evaluation report
Be sure to request that the evaluation service includes certified copies of all documentation used for the evaluation. We will only accept evaluations that are sent directly from the evaluation service to UAPC.
UAPC will make the final decision regarding evaluations and admission recommendations.
Important Application Deadline Information
The deadlines we have listed for the CUNY applications are Priority Deadlines for applicants within the United States. We suggest international students have their applications completed and sent in at least 4 weeks prior to the deadline. Applications will not be complete, and therefore cannot be processed, until all required documents have arrived at CUNY.
*Click here for our comprehensive application guide for int'l students
*Please contact us if you have any additional questions admissions@baruch.cuny.edu