Barnard College
Barnard College

Barnard College

New York, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded in response to neighboring Columbia University’s all-male admission policy, Barnard College is one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States and a member of the Seven Sisters colleges. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Barnard confers undergraduate degrees in over 50 fields of study. In addition to classroom facilities, the Barnard campus is home to the Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, an academic hub that features a Movement Lab, Design Center, and Media Center. Once per year, Barnard hosts Bold Brilliant Beats, a concert dedicated to artists of non-dominant identities.

Acceptance Rate:
8%
Average Net Price:
$30,572
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1445

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$30,572
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$69,888
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$69,888
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$21,714
Books and Supplies
$1150
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$11,861
$30k - $48k
$9,540
$48k - $75k
$15,192
$75k - $110k
$22,979
$110k+
$44,046
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$56,190
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,707
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$52,716

 

Students receiving state aid
20%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3098
Students receiving federal aid
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,707
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$69,537
$30k - $48k
$75,012
$48k - $75k
$66,744
$75k - $110k
$59,871
$110k+
$25,576
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$67,099,648

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,781
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,125
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,838
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,861

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Women’s College

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
0
100
8%
Acceptance Rate
11803
Students Applied
22%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1253
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Fall Regular DecisionJanuary 6May 1
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
76%
17%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1445
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
730
75th
780
Reading
25th
723
75th
770
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
90
Top 25%
100
Top 50%
100

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 212-854-5262
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,353
Total Number of Undergrads
3,353
0
100
85%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
93%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
79%
20-39 Students
11%
40-99 Students
7%
100+ Students
1%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
69

Faculty Overview

0
100
92%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
1%
99%
Residency
In-State Students
28%
Out-Of-State Students
76%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
50
Countries Represented
60
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
17%
White
33%
Multiracial
7%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
100
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
91%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
70%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
25
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Archery
Barnard College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$69,700
Top 5 Cities
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Washington
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Barnard College
Columbia University in the City of New York
NYC Department of Education
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Media and Communication
Community and Social Services
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,125
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$173

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Chandler's Review

Barnard is a jewel in the best city in the world. Barnard students are passionate, highly motivated, and unique individuals who are hungry to learn. With the world-class professors, resources on both ...

Max's Review

Barnard is an amazing school. The faculty is supportive and enthusiastic, always willing to help. The students are bright, amazing, young women and the community there is truly wonderful. ...

Anonymous's Review

I am absolutely in love with Barnard. Barnard offers the best of both worlds, operating as a small liberal arts women's college yet offering students all of the resources available at the Ivy League C...