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Barnard College

Barnard College is a small, private institution located in New York, ny. Founded in 1889, Barnard College offers undergraduate degrees in 48 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 3,126 undergraduates
cost $62,525 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Barnard College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 8.8%
SAT score average 1495
ACT score average 33
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Barnard College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Other
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology
History
Political Science and Government
English Language and Literature, General
Area Studies
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,525
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,364
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $1,370
Cost of attendance* $84,409
Average financial aid package $68,209
Estimated cost $16,200 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,525
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,364
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $1,370
Cost of attendance* $84,409
Average financial aid package $68,209
Estimated cost $16,200 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Barnard College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3126 .

Total enrollment

3,223

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
21%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Barnard College, students love their Community Impact (community service). Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027-6598
phone 212-854-5262
address www.barnard.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Community impact (community service)

Student government association

Take back the night

Student activities council

Musical theater society

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Barnard College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Barnard College?

Barnard College is located in New York, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Barnard College? 

The acceptance rate for Barnard College is 9%.

What’s the average GPA for Barnard College?

The average high school GPA for Barnard College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Barnard College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Barnard College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $337,636.

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