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Barnard College

New York, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

3,442
Barnard College overview
Location New York, New York
Online barnard.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Barnard College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Barnard College, established in 1889 as one of the original Seven Sisters colleges, is a private women's liberal arts institution located in Manhattan's Morningside Heights neighborhood, directly across from Columbia University with which it maintains a close academic partnership. The four-acre urban campus features a mix of historic and modern architecture, including several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is situated near multiple subway lines providing access to downtown Manhattan. As Columbia University's affiliated women's college, Barnard students can access Columbia's facilities and take classes at both institutions while maintaining their own distinct campus community and residential life system. The college is known for its rigorous academic program with particular strengths in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, maintaining highly selective admission standards. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years in one of the college's residential buildings, which house approximately 2,500 undergraduates.

Ratings

10/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

10/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Barnard is rated within the top 8% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Exceptional
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SAT 1440/1550
ACT 32/34
Estimated GPA 3.85

Applications Accepted

8.8% 
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Applications Due Jan 4, 2025
Applicant Competition Extreme
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$60,478
Costs for Barnard College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$2,047
Room and Board $19,364
Budget for Other Expenses$1,370
Total One Year Cost$84,409

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

92% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Barnard College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 27%
English and Literature 12%
Visual and Performing Arts 11%
Psychology 11%
Ethnic Studies 9%

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Last updated February 24, 2024