What makes Barnard different
- A women's college with Columbia next door. Students share classes, activities, athletic fields and dining halls with Columbia.
- Division I athletics. Through Columbia, Barnard is the only women's college whose students compete in NCAA Division I.
- Research with faculty. Students in any major can do faculty-mentored research, and some co-author papers.
What Barnard students study
The most common bachelor's degrees (class of 2024): psychology (99), econometrics and quantitative economics (82), neuroscience (68), computer science (61), political science (61) and english language and literature (48). Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
You may thrive at Barnard if…
- You want a women's college in the middle of New York City.
- You'd like a small college with a big university's resources.
- You're drawn to economics, the sciences, the arts or political science.
Worth asking about
- How does cross-registration with Columbia work?
- What does the Foundations curriculum require?
How Barnard compares with other liberal arts colleges
Barnard admitted 8.8% of applicants for fall 2024 and is one of four women's colleges in this group. See how these 20 liberal arts colleges compare.
FAQ
What is Barnard College's acceptance rate? 8.8% for fall 2024: 1,046 of 11,836 applicants were admitted.
Does Barnard have early decision? Yes. Barnard offers binding early decision; students applying early who want to send scores self-report them by November 20. Source
Does Barnard require the SAT or ACT? No. Barnard is test-optional for students applying through the 2027 first-year admission cycle. Source
Does Barnard charge out-of-state tuition? No. Barnard is private, so published tuition and fees are the same for students from any state: $69,888 a year before aid. About 66% of first-year students came from outside New York.
How much is Barnard tuition per semester? About $34,944 a semester, half the published $69,888 a year, before aid.
How many students go to Barnard? About 3,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is Barnard known for? Its New York City location, its partnership with Columbia and its women's college community.
How much does Barnard cost? Published tuition and fees are $69,888 a year before aid, and the total cost of attendance is $89,538. Students who received aid paid $27,999 a year on average.
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