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Overview

Barnard
Location New York, NY
Setting Large City
Enrollment 3,442
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #35
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website barnard.edu
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Costs

Barnard
Tuition (In State) $60,478
Tuition (Out of State) $60,478
Room & Board $19,364
Avg Net Price $26,009
Avg Grant Aid $53,817
% Receiving Grant Aid 45%

Admission

Barnard
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 12,009
Admitted 1,056
Acceptance Rate 8.8%
Enrolled % 66%
Avg High School GPA 3.85
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 32/34
SAT Range 1440/1550
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 4, 2025

Academics

Barnard
Student to Faculty Ratio 10:1
Popular Majors
  • Social Sciences (27%)
  • English and Literature (12%)
  • Visual and Performing Arts (11%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Ethnic Studies (9%)

Outcomes

Barnard
Graduation Rate 92%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $66,900
Making Student Loan Payments 89%
Median Student Loan Debt $17,847
Median Loan Payment $184

Diversity

Barnard
% Men 3%
% Women 97%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 53%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 12%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 6%
% International 8%
% Unknown Race 0%

Students

Barnard
% In-State 28%
% Out-of-State 60%

Campus

Barnard
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/