Barnard College: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1144 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #331 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #299 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 221 | In New York State |
| #12 of 92 | In New York City |
| #287 of 1,133 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 11%
- Undergraduates
- 3,043
- Male:Female Ratio
- 0:100
- 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 11% and is among the top 3% 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 | 11% | 11% | |
| Applicants | 10,395 | 10,395 | |
| Admissions | 1,192 | 1,192 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 760 | 760 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 9 |
135 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
35 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
231 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1425
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Barnard College are 1425-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
164 or 21%
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 | 1235 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 556 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 391 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 382 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 213 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 170 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 95 (3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barnard College is $28,366 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 | $17,166 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,441 |
| $48-75K | $20,962 |
| $75-110K | $30,311 |
| $110K+ | $57,739 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,734 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,734 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,734 |
| Fee in-district | $1,953 |
| Fee in-state | $1,953 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,953 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,411 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,486 |
| Room charge | $11,206 |
| Meal charge | $7,280 |
Barnard College majors
Barnard College has granted 592 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 | 62 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 56 |
| History, General | 43 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 33 |
| Neuroscience | 33 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 |
| Sociology, General | 27 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 24 |
| Anthropology, General | 17 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 17 |
| Economics, Other | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 12 |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 11 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Comparative Literature | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 10 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Mathematics, Other | 6 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Dance, General | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 4 |
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 3 |
| Architecture | 3 |
| Cell Physiology | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Physics, General | 2 |
| Ancient & Classical Greek Language and Literature | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Environmental Biology | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 592 |
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 4,915 scientific papers with 107,433 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Physics, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 42 | 387 |
| 1991 | 42 | 412 |
| 1992 | 37 | 369 |
| 1993 | 54 | 419 |
| 1994 | 43 | 581 |
| 1995 | 51 | 693 |
| 1996 | 59 | 741 |
| 1997 | 51 | 725 |
| 1998 | 59 | 928 |
| 1999 | 70 | 890 |
| 2000 | 75 | 1068 |
| 2001 | 70 | 1193 |
| 2002 | 83 | 1349 |
| 2003 | 86 | 1550 |
| 2004 | 95 | 1721 |
| 2005 | 83 | 2026 |
| 2006 | 84 | 2028 |
| 2007 | 116 | 2471 |
| 2008 | 113 | 2670 |
| 2009 | 134 | 3084 |
| 2010 | 131 | 3287 |
| 2011 | 139 | 3550 |
| 2012 | 137 | 3790 |
| 2013 | 120 | 4187 |
| 2014 | 149 | 4742 |
| 2015 | 159 | 4901 |
| 2016 | 147 | 5006 |
| 2017 | 167 | 5482 |
| 2018 | 139 | 5518 |
| 2019 | 157 | 6385 |
| 2020 | 218 | 7542 |
| 2021 | 296 | 8611 |
| 2022 | 210 | 7764 |
Barnard College alumni
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Lauren Graham
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorvoice actorwriter
- Biography
-
Lauren Graham is an American actress and author. She is best known for her roles as Lorelai Gilmore on The WB/CW television series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), for which she received nominations for Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe and Satellite Awards, and as Sarah Braverman on the NBC television drama Parenthood (2010–2015).
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Martha Stewart
- Occupations
- writertelevision producerinterior designerbloggerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Martha Helen Stewart is an American retail businesswoman, writer, and television personality. As 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, is 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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Chelsea Peretti
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actorstand-up comediancomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Chelsea Peretti is an American comedian, actress, television writer, singer, and songwriter. She is best known for portraying Gina Linetti in the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine and writing for Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live.
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Cynthia Nixon
- Occupations
- film actorchild actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Cynthia Ellen Nixon is an American actress, activist, and theater director. For her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series Sex and the City (1998–2004), she won the 2004 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She reprised the role in the films Sex and the City (2008) and Sex and the City 2 (2010), as well as the television show And Just Like That... (2021–present). Her other film credits include Amadeus (1984), James White (2015), and playing Emily Dickinson in A Quiet Passion (2016).
General info
| Founded | 1889 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hepomene toi logismoi Following the Way of Reason |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 872 |
| 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 |