Barnard College

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Barnard College reported a 8.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Barnard College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in New York, NY, with an SAT reference of 1520 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $28,800 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

8.0%

12,000 applicants

SAT reference

1520

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,800

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Barnard College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)143015201560
ACT (composite, 1–36)323434

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

93.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

96.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$80,516

Student Body

3,264

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Barnard College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,600
$30,001 – $48,000$15,374
$48,001 – $75,000$19,094
$75,001 – $110,000$24,753
$110,000+$51,378

Top Majors at Barnard College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Social Sciences236
Biological & Biomedical Sciences126
Psychology99
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies66
Computer & Information Sciences61
Visual & Performing Arts52
English Language & Literature48
Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies34
History29
Physical Sciences16

Financial Aid at Barnard College

About Barnard College

Official website: https://www.barnard.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.barnard.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Barnard College

What is the acceptance rate at Barnard College?

Barnard College reported a 8% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 12,000. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Barnard College?

The historical 8% acceptance rate suggests Barnard College was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Barnard College?

The imported historical records for Barnard College include an SAT reference value of 1520 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Barnard College?

The stored historical average net price at Barnard College is $28,800 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 45%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $58,759 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Barnard College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Barnard College is 93%. its stored first-year retention rate is 97%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $80,516. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Barnard College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Barnard College?

Barnard College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Barnard College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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