Barnard College
New York, NY · Private
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Barnard College admitted 10.8% of applicants university-wide (1,100 of 10,195).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 10.8% | 1,100 | 10,195 |
| In-state | 10.8% | 220 | 2,039 |
| Out-of-state | 10.8% | 660 | 6,117 |
| International applicants | 10.8% | 220 | 2,039 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 25.6% | 434 | 1,694 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 25.6%, vs 10.8% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Of 1,100 admitted students, 630 enrolled (57.3% yield).
Barnard College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1470–1560
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 32–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Barnard College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $98,652/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,888 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $28,764 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $98,652/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,600 |
| $30k–48k | $15,374 |
| $48k–75k | $19,094 |
| $75k–110k | $24,753 |
| Over $110k | $51,378 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Barnard Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Barnard College Grant — Up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Davis United World College Scholars Program — Up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Distinguished Scholar Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Barnard Scholarship — Up to $28,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Barnard College Grant — Up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Davis United World College Scholars Program — Up to full demonstrated need (Need Based)
- Distinguished Scholar Award — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Barnard College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcript and Exam Results
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Common Application
- CSS Profile
- Parent Foreign Income Documentation
- InitialView or Vericant Interview (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcript and Exam Results
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Common Application
- CSS Profile
- Parent Foreign Income Documentation
- InitialView or Vericant Interview (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Barnard College · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- Why Barnard? (300 words)300 words · Required
- Barnard is a college where women learn from women. Describe a woman who inspires you. What about her character and accomplishments are most compelling to you? (250 words)250 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $80,516
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 96.6%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,000
- At graduation
Barnard College · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #13
- WSJ: #188
- Forbes: #104
- Niche: #42
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Barnard College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Social sciences (26%), Biological & life sciences (13%), Psychology (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 67% of class sections have under 20 students.
Barnard College U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.