Baruch College is #1 for Social Mobility: CollegeNET

September 23, 2024

Baruch College once again ranks #1 on CollegeNET’s 2024 Social Mobility Index (SMI), the premier benchmark recognizing how institutions move students from low-income families into good paying jobs.

Previously, Baruch claimed the top position on CollegeNET’s SMI list for seven straight years from 2015-2021, and among the top ten for more than 10 years.

The SMI evaluates 1,205 four-year colleges and universities according to how well they hold the line on tuition, enroll students from low-income backgrounds, graduate their students into good paying jobs, and apply their promotional messaging towards social mobility.

Creating Transformative Opportunities

“Baruch College is honored to be recognized as the #1 institution on CollegeNET’s Social Mobility Index, and we are proud to have consistently ranked in the top 10 over the past decade,” said Baruch College President S. David Wu.

“At a time when the value of higher education is under scrutiny and rising tuition costs create significant barriers for many families, providing accessible, high-quality education is more critical than ever. Baruch is unwavering in its mission to create transformative opportunities that empower students from all backgrounds to succeed in meaningful and impactful ways, preparing them to thrive in the 21st century and beyond.”

Five colleges from The City University of New York secured placements in the SMI’s top 20. See list here.

Robust Roster of Top Rankings and Recognitions

CollegeNET’s ranking adds to recent top placements from the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Niche.com, and The Princeton Review recognizing Baruch for offering students of from all backgrounds an excellent education at an affordable price, as well as providing robust support services that help students succeed in school and after graduation.

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