School Overview
Barnard College is a four-year private undergraduate liberal arts college for women. It belongs to the Seven Sisters, an association of seven women’s liberal arts colleges. It was founded in 1889 and has very close relations with Columbia University. In fact, Barnard College advertises itself as “Barnard College of Columbia University”, even though technically it is an independent institution.
Currently, the college has a total annual enrollment of about 2,300 students and is staffed by a faculty of 370. Barnard offers four-year bachelor’s degree programs in various academic fields and disciplines including cultural studies, performing arts, biology, engineering, computer science, English and foreign languages.
General Information
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Admission Office 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6598 (212) 854-2014 Fax: (212) 854-6220 [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Fondiller Dean of Admissions |
Main Address 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-5262 www.barnard.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,359 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 567 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,359 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 28% |
College Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architectural History/Criticism B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Engineering Engineering Physics B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Barnard College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (212) 854-5262 |
| Website: | www.barnard.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | apply.commonapp.org/Login |
| Address: | 3009 Broadway, New York, NY 10027-6598 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,562 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 91% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,562 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $55,032 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $55,032 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 50% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $44,419 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Barnard College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Barnard College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 11 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 69 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Barnard College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $55,032 |
| Out-of-state | $55,032 |
| Books and supplies | $1,150 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 297 | 50% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 251 | 42% | $44,419 |
| Student loan aid | 194 | 33% | $4,594 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,128 | 44% | $41,886 |
| Federal student loans | 772 | 30% | $5,068 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Barnard College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Barnard College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 7,897 | 7 | 7,890 | Percent admitted | 100% | 0% | 14% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 0% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Barnard College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 2,562 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,562 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Barnard College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
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