
In 2023, the overall acceptance rate for Baruch College was 50.0%, with 24,867 applicants and 12,554 admitted. This figure is slightly up from 49.5% in 2022 when there were 25,693 applicants and 12,727 accepted. The acceptance rates have shown an upward trend from a low of 29% in 2017, indicating a more favorable admission landscape, particularly against 2018's rate of 39% and 2020's 41%. Historical data reveals a period of lower acceptance rates, with the highest being 51% for 2021, suggesting a gradual easing of admission competitiveness in recent years.