Baruch College Among Nation’s Best Reports The Princeton Review
August 29, 2024
For the 12th consecutive year, Baruch College is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduates according to The Princeton Review.
Baruch is among a highly select group of public and private institutions—only about 15 percent of America’s 2,600 four-year colleges make it into this go-to guidebook for college-seeking students and families, The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.
A “Stand-Out School”
In a brand-new feature, “Stand-Out Schools for 2025,” The Princeton Review singled out Baruch for having the “Lowest Average Undergraduate Debt.” This accolade highlights Baruch’s commitment to value and affordability, addressing key concerns expressed among 10,800 college applicants and parents in an earlier survey by the company.
High Marks
Baruch also made the following lists:
- “2025 Best Colleges: Northeast” – Recognized for outstanding academics.
- #7 “College City Gets High Marks” – Points to its enviable urban location.
- #17 “Top 20 Best Alumni Networks” (public schools) – A testament to Baruch’s powerful connections.
- #24 “Top 50 Best Value Colleges” (public schools) – Honored for delivering the highest ROI rating.
Prime NYC Location and Career Launchpad
The Princeton Review’s profile highlights the College’s unrivaled Manhattan location, which opens doors to a wealth of opportunities for students.
“One of The City University of New York’s senior colleges, Baruch College’s schools (Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, and the Zicklin School of Business)… take full advantage of being in ‘the greatest city of the world’: students here have access to ‘internships, big companies, and…Wall Street.’”
“There are a ‘vast amount of resources’ that are available to the students here… and Baruch is tied with many companies in New York, which ‘creates even more opportunities for internships as well as job opportunities.’”
A Thriving Campus Community
Students rave about the vibrant, global community at Baruch, as undergraduates come from all over the world. “It’s a microcosm of NYC,” one student shared, describing the blend of cultures and extracurriculars, such as clubs, city-oriented perks such as free admissions to world-renown museums, and “the shopping and food are amazing.”
“Baruch is ‘full of bright and ambitious minds” and there’s sense of community…”
As one student reported: “This is New York City, which means ‘you can practically do ANYTHING with your day.”
Methodology
The Princeton Review selects the colleges based on data from surveys of 2,000 college administrators about their institutions’ academic offerings. Feedback from 168,000 students nationwide form category ratings, reflecting real student experiences.
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