Key differences on Getting in
- 1
CUNY Bernard M Baruch's yield is 2 pts higher than CUNY Hunter's
Yield rate - 2
CUNY Bernard M Baruch admits 48% vs. 54% at CUNY Hunter
Acceptance rate - 3
CUNY Hunter's SAT midpoint is 10 points higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- CUNY Bernard M BaruchVery selective
- CUNY HunterSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- CUNY Bernard M BaruchTest-optional
- CUNY HunterTest-optional
How they read a record
CUNY Bernard M Baruch
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
CUNY Hunter
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | CUNY Bernard M Baruch | CUNY Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;CUNY Hunter College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why