Money Awards Baruch College a Top-Star Rating

July 22, 2025

Baruch College continues to earn national recognition for delivering exceptional value and life-changing opportunities. In its newly released 2025 rankings, Money named Baruch one of the “Best Colleges in America,” awarding it a 4.5-star rating—on a scale of two to five stars—for educational quality, affordability, and student outcomes.

Money selected 732 schools from a pool of more than 2,400 four-year colleges and universities nationwide. Each was evaluated across 25 data points, including graduation rates, student-to-faculty ratio, affordability, and alumni earnings.

In its profile, the personal finance news outlet highlights Baruch’s standout impact on social mobility. Nearly half of Baruch students come from low-income backgrounds, yet their early-career earnings—averaging close to $76,000—surpass the national median of colleges featured on the list.

Learn more about Money’s methodology.

A Consistent Top Performer

Baruch is frequently recognized for being one of the top public institutions in New York and the Northeast for its academic excellence and access.

Last month, The Princeton Review ranked Baruch among the top institutions in the Northeast, citing its strong return on investment, robust alumni network, and strong career services support. U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Baruch’s graduate programs for being among the best nationwide.

See all of Baruch’s rankings and accolades which highlight how the College empowers students from every background to achieve their professional and career goals.

Watch: Take a virtual tour of Baruch College and discover the vibrant campus in Manhattan’s Flatiron district, its three schools, diverse student body, and ample resources that support nearly 20,000 students on their path to success.

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