Baruch Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 77%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Baruch are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students
Race	Percent of Students
White	23%
Black	9%
Hispanic	22%
Asian	32%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	11%
Race Unknown	0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Baruch has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	49%
Women	51%

Enrollment by gender for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	9,884
Women	10,197

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 5%

Baruch draws 81 percent of students from New York, 0 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	81%
Out of State	0%
Foreign	4%
Unknown Location	15%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$53,216 per year

71% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

20,081

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	24.5%
Part-time undergraduates	25%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190512.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026