Barnard Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 8.84%. Very selective, indicating a competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1520. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $69,888
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Barnard:
- Total Enrollment: 3,487, including 218 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 2.5% men, 97.5% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 93%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 4%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 97%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 81 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Barnard Overview
Barnard College (Barnard) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in New York, NY. It is a women's college. Barnard College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Barnard's tuition & fees is $69,888 for the academic year 2024-2025. 33% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $58,759.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,487 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Barnard's acceptance rate is 8.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 68.64%. The median SAT score is 1520 and the ACT score is 34.
Barnard ranked 8th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in New York Colleges rankings. Barnard College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Barnard College is $69,888.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $73,730 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Barnard College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Barnard
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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