Barnard College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1177 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #333 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #302 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 221 | In New York State |
| #12 of 92 | In New York City |
| #285 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Undergraduates
- 3,353
- Male:Female Ratio
- 1:99
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- barnard.edu
Barnard College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Barnard College has an acceptance rate of 8% and is among the top 2% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 8% | 8% | |
| Applicants | 11,803 | 11,803 | |
| Admissions | 940 | 940 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 700 | 700 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 11 |
130 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
238 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1453
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Barnard College are 1453-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 32
or below
75% of them
had 34
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Barnard College are 32-34 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1123 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 667 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 561 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 455 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 250 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 222 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 73 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barnard College is $27,738 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,486 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,011 |
| $48-75K | $17,279 |
| $75-110K | $24,152 |
| $110K+ | $58,447 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $64,078 |
| Tuition in-state | $64,078 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $64,078 |
| Fee in-district | $2,168 |
| Fee in-state | $2,168 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,168 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,425 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,582 |
| Room charge | $12,438 |
| Meal charge | $8,144 |
Barnard College majors
Barnard College has granted 755 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barnard College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 82 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 67 |
| Neuroscience | 57 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 49 |
| History, General | 35 |
| Sociology, General | 28 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 26 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 26 |
| Anthropology, General | 24 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 20 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 19 |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 |
| Environmental Studies | 15 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 13 |
| Economics, Other | 13 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
| Architecture | 11 |
| Education, General | 11 |
| Mathematics, Other | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 9 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Cell Physiology | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 6 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 |
| Comparative Literature | 4 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Dance, General | 3 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| African Studies | 2 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Environmental Biology | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Statistics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 755 |
Barnard College has a graduation rate of 93%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 93% | 93% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Barnard College has published 6,618 scientific papers with 170,913 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Law, Physics, Sociology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 60 | 547 |
| 1993 | 59 | 697 |
| 1994 | 57 | 892 |
| 1995 | 60 | 999 |
| 1996 | 59 | 1062 |
| 1997 | 69 | 1040 |
| 1998 | 70 | 1271 |
| 1999 | 77 | 1205 |
| 2000 | 86 | 1467 |
| 2001 | 81 | 1646 |
| 2002 | 107 | 1865 |
| 2003 | 106 | 2203 |
| 2004 | 126 | 2257 |
| 2005 | 99 | 2870 |
| 2006 | 102 | 2772 |
| 2007 | 129 | 3366 |
| 2008 | 126 | 3501 |
| 2009 | 164 | 4206 |
| 2010 | 154 | 4428 |
| 2011 | 180 | 4976 |
| 2012 | 146 | 5464 |
| 2013 | 151 | 5982 |
| 2014 | 193 | 6521 |
| 2015 | 212 | 6917 |
| 2016 | 207 | 7245 |
| 2017 | 173 | 7465 |
| 2018 | 206 | 8419 |
| 2019 | 242 | 9367 |
| 2020 | 242 | 10888 |
| 2021 | 359 | 11494 |
| 2022 | 299 | 11328 |
| 2023 | 341 | 11893 |
| 2024 | 209 | 11372 |
Barnard College alumni
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Martha Stewart
- Occupations
- entrepreneurjournalisttelevision presentermodelwriter
- Biography
-
Martha Helen Stewart is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality. As the founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, focusing on home and hospitality, she gained success through a variety of business ventures, encompassing publishing, broadcasting, merchandising and e-commerce. She has written numerous bestselling books, was the publisher of Martha Stewart Living magazine and hosted two syndicated television programs: Martha Stewart Living, which ran from 1993 to 2004, and The Martha Stewart Show, which ran from 2005 to 2012.
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Lauren Graham
- Occupations
- voice actorwriternovelistfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Lauren Helen Graham is an American actress and author. She is best known for portraying Lorelai Gilmore on The WB dramedy series Gilmore Girls, for which she received several nominations, winning two Teen Choice Awards for Choice TV Parental Unit in 2005 and 2006, and for playing Sarah Braverman on the NBC drama series Parenthood (2010–2015). She also appeared in the films Sweet November (2001), Bad Santa (2003), The Pacifier (2005), Because I Said So (2007), Evan Almighty (2007), and Max (2015). In 2013, Graham published her debut novel with Ballantine Books, Someday, Someday, Maybe. In 2016, Graham reprised her role on a Gilmore Girls Netflix revival miniseries A Year in the Life and published a memoir, Talking as Fast as I Can.
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Greta Gerwig
- Occupations
- voice actorwriterplaywrightfilm screenwriterfilm producer
- Biography
-
Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and film director. Initially known for working on various mumblecore films, she has since expanded from acting in and co-writing independent films to directing major studio films. Gerwig was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2018.
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Kesha
- Occupations
- animal rights advocatefilm directorsingercomposersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Kesha Rose Sebert, formerly stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter. Her first major success came in 2009 when she was featured on rapper Flo Rida's number-one single, "Right Round".
General info
| Founded | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hepomene toi logismoi Following the Way of Reason |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,029 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3009 Broadway New York, New York, 10027-6598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,804,000 |
| Phone | 2128545262 |