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Barnard College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,411
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Acceptance rate 12%
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 93%

Located in New York, New York, Barnard College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Barnard College is 12%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

Barnard College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Barnard College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Barnard College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

11.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,687

Cost of attendance at Barnard College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,687

Cost of attendance at Barnard College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 36 of freshman students at Barnard College received on average $44,482 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$44,482
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 121 18% $5,465 $661,253
Other Federal Grant 121 18% $6,114 $739,816
State Grant/Scholarships 76 11% $4,965 $377,367
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 236 35% $41,256 $9,736,510
Total Grant & Scholarships 244 36% $44,482 $10,853,693

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Barnard College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Barnard College students is 92.8%.

92.8%

  • asian 96.6% 85 students
  • African American 91.1% 41 students
  • white 93.2% 286 students
  • hispanic 91.8% 78 students
  • International Students 89.1% 49 students
  • Mixed Race 90.5% 38 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Ivy Group
  • Track and Cross Country Ivy Group

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Barnard College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Barnard College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Navy
  • ROTC - Air Force

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