Overview
Enrollment
| Location | New York, New York |
| Online | barnard.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
Rankings for Barnard College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#34 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in New York
#5 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#45 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1453/1550 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.85 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 4, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $2,168 |
| Room and Board | $20,582 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,830 |
| Total One Year Cost | $89,808 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=189097 IPEDS survey data for Barnard College.
Current students may use the Barnard College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025