Barnard College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1213 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #341 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #307 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 221 | In New York State |
| #11 of 92 | In New York City |
| #292 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 68 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Undergraduates
- 3,487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 2:98
- 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 9% 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 | 9% | 9% | |
| Applicants | 11,836 | 11,836 | |
| Admissions | 1,046 | 1,046 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 710 | 710 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 8 |
218 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
248 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1470
or below
75% of them
had 1560
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Barnard College are 1470-1560 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 15%
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 | 1066 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 743 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 604 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 513 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 270 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 213 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 75 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barnard College is $26,407 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 | $11,600 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,374 |
| $48-75K | $19,094 |
| $75-110K | $24,753 |
| $110K+ | $51,378 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $67,602 |
| Tuition in-state | $67,602 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $67,602 |
| Fee in-district | $2,286 |
| Fee in-state | $2,286 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,286 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,427 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $21,714 |
| Room charge | $13,122 |
| Meal charge | $8,592 |
Barnard College majors
Barnard College has granted 827 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barnard College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 99 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 82 |
| Neuroscience | 68 |
| Computer Science | 61 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 61 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 |
| Anthropology, General | 32 |
| History, General | 29 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 29 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 25 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 |
| Sociology, General | 23 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 21 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 16 |
| Cognitive Science, General | 16 |
| Pre-Architecture Studies | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Sustainability Studies | 13 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 |
| Mathematical Economics | 11 |
| Dance, General | 9 |
| Economics, Other | 9 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Comparative Literature | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 7 |
| Education, General | 5 |
| Environmental Biology | 5 |
| Mathematics, Other | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Cell Physiology | 2 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Statistics, General | 2 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Area Studies, Other | 1 |
| Astronomy | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 827 |
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 6,763 scientific papers with 179,667 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 Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 59 | 702 |
| 1994 | 57 | 893 |
| 1995 | 60 | 1003 |
| 1996 | 59 | 1072 |
| 1997 | 69 | 1041 |
| 1998 | 70 | 1271 |
| 1999 | 78 | 1205 |
| 2000 | 86 | 1471 |
| 2001 | 81 | 1647 |
| 2002 | 107 | 1864 |
| 2003 | 106 | 2204 |
| 2004 | 127 | 2258 |
| 2005 | 99 | 2872 |
| 2006 | 102 | 2773 |
| 2007 | 129 | 3364 |
| 2008 | 126 | 3501 |
| 2009 | 164 | 4205 |
| 2010 | 154 | 4434 |
| 2011 | 180 | 4978 |
| 2012 | 146 | 5466 |
| 2013 | 151 | 5985 |
| 2014 | 192 | 6528 |
| 2015 | 212 | 7000 |
| 2016 | 207 | 7252 |
| 2017 | 175 | 7471 |
| 2018 | 207 | 8415 |
| 2019 | 242 | 9364 |
| 2020 | 242 | 10903 |
| 2021 | 360 | 11488 |
| 2022 | 299 | 11367 |
| 2023 | 342 | 11908 |
| 2024 | 214 | 11506 |
| 2025 | 180 | 10927 |
Barnard College alumni
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Lauren Graham
- Occupations
- novelistfilm producerfilm actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Lauren Graham is an American actress and author. She is best known as Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls, for which she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and Sarah Braverman on Parenthood (2010–15). 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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Martha Stewart
- Occupations
- modelwritertelevision producerinterior designerblogger
- Biography
-
Martha Helen Stewart is an American retail business woman, 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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Greta Gerwig
- Occupations
- playwrightfilm screenwriterfilm producerfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and film director. Initially known for working on various mumblecore films, such as Baghead (2008) and Yeast (2008), in which she became an important figure in the movement. Since then she has 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
- composersinger-songwriterdesigneractorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Kesha Rose Sebert, formerly stylized as Ke$ha, is an American singer and songwriter. In 2009 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 | 1,018 |
| 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 |