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New York, NY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 9%
Barnard is a private university in New York, New York. Barnard College was founded in 1889 and enrolls 3,711 students.
| Quick Facts |
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| Total Enrollment |
3,711 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
9% |
See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Barnard, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
730 |
750 |
770 |
| SAT Math |
740 |
770 |
790 |
| ACT Composite |
32 |
34 |
34 |
| ACT English |
33 |
35 |
35 |
| ACT Math |
29 |
32 |
34 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Decision |
Nov 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Barnard College.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$64,078 |
$64,078 |
| Fees |
$2,168 |
$2,168 |
| Room and Board |
$20,582 |
$20,582 |
| Books |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$87,978 |
$87,978 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other |
110 |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
93 |
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| Neuroscience |
68 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
67 |
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| Computer Science |
62 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
57 |
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| History, General |
37 |
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| International Policy Analysis |
36 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
33 |
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| Anthropology, General |
32 |
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| Urban Studies/Affairs |
31 |
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| Sociology, General |
27 |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
26 |
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| American/United States Studies/Civilization |
21 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
19 |
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| Film/Cinema/Media Studies |
17 |
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| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology |
17 |
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| Cognitive Science, General |
17 |
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| Women’s Studies |
15 |
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| Pre-Architecture Studies |
14 |
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| Sustainability Studies |
14 |
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| Biochemistry |
13 |
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| Data Analytics, Other |
11 |
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| Dance, General |
11 |
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| Mathematical Economics |
11 |
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| Physics, General |
11 |
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| Philosophy |
10 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
9 |
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| Economics, Other |
9 |
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| Chemistry, General |
8 |
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| Environmental Science |
7 |
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| Mathematics, Other |
7 |
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| Comparative Literature |
7 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
7 |
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| Education, General |
5 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
5 |
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| Environmental Biology |
5 |
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| Music, General |
4 |
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| African Studies |
3 |
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| Applied Mathematics, General |
3 |
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| Biological and Physical Sciences |
3 |
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| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
3 |
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| Jewish/Judaic Studies |
3 |
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| Mathematics, General |
3 |
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| Mathematics and Statistics |
2 |
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| Cell Physiology |
2 |
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| Statistics, General |
2 |
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| Russian Studies |
2 |
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| Area Studies, Other |
2 |
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| Ancient Studies/Civilization |
2 |
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| French Language and Literature |
1 |
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| Mathematics and Computer Science |
1 |
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| Italian Language and Literature |
1 |
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| German Language and Literature |
1 |
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| Medieval and Renaissance Studies |
1 |
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| Astronomy |
1 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release
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