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Barnard College

Barnard

New York, New York 10027-6598

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Barnard College is a private institution in New York with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1500, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,516 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,253.

Established
1889
Motto
Ἑπομένη τῷ λογισμῷ
Mascot
Millie the Bear
Type
Private women's liberal arts college

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8%Acceptance
1500SAT Avg
3,219Students
10:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$80,516Earnings 10yr
$39,253Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Barnard College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate8.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1500

Reading & WritingMid: 740
723770
MathMid: 748
730780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

8.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1500

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,246
Room & Board$20,582
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$84,023
Average Net Price$39,253
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,486
$30–48K$9,011
$48–75K$17,279
$75–110K$24,152
$110K+$58,447

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$39,253

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,219
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 6%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 20%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.9%
Freshman Retention96.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$60,411
8 Years$80,465
10 Years$80,516

Rankings

U.S. News
#14
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#63

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
7 mi(12 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
87 mi(151 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
184 mi(319 min)

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