Barnard College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1154 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #326 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #295 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #29 of 221 | In New York State |
| #12 of 92 | In New York City |
| #243 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 69 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 9%
- Undergraduates
- 3,442
- Male:Female Ratio
- 3:97
- 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 | 12,009 | 12,009 | |
| Admissions | 1,056 | 1,056 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 689 | 689 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 8 |
309 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
210 or 30%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1440
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Barnard College are 1440-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
137 or 20%
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 | 1152 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 623 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 454 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 423 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 373 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 235 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 180 (5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barnard College is $26,009 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 | $9,117 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,162 |
| $48-75K | $14,087 |
| $75-110K | $26,150 |
| $110K+ | $53,452 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,478 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,478 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,478 |
| Fee in-district | $2,047 |
| Fee in-state | $2,047 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,047 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,367 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,364 |
| Room charge | $11,738 |
| Meal charge | $7,626 |
Barnard College majors
Barnard College has granted 727 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barnard College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 66 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 57 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 55 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 52 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 40 |
| Neuroscience | 40 |
| History, General | 36 |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 34 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 |
| Anthropology, General | 29 |
| Sociology, General | 25 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 24 |
| Economics, Other | 21 |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 18 |
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 17 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 17 |
| Architecture | 12 |
| Chemistry, General | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 11 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 |
| Education, General | 9 |
| Cell Physiology | 8 |
| Dance, General | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| African Studies | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 |
| Environmental Biology | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 3 |
| Comparative Literature | 3 |
| Astronomy | 2 |
| Mathematics, General | 2 |
| Mathematics, Other | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| Latin Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 727 |
Barnard College has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 3% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 92% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Barnard College has published 5,835 scientific papers with 127,885 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, History, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 45 | 452 |
| 1992 | 47 | 410 |
| 1993 | 63 | 455 |
| 1994 | 48 | 627 |
| 1995 | 52 | 714 |
| 1996 | 64 | 785 |
| 1997 | 61 | 773 |
| 1998 | 63 | 1001 |
| 1999 | 82 | 913 |
| 2000 | 90 | 1147 |
| 2001 | 82 | 1287 |
| 2002 | 95 | 1497 |
| 2003 | 92 | 1725 |
| 2004 | 108 | 1877 |
| 2005 | 96 | 2269 |
| 2006 | 98 | 2319 |
| 2007 | 130 | 2775 |
| 2008 | 138 | 3015 |
| 2009 | 156 | 3508 |
| 2010 | 157 | 3821 |
| 2011 | 165 | 4067 |
| 2012 | 150 | 4366 |
| 2013 | 138 | 4954 |
| 2014 | 193 | 5583 |
| 2015 | 178 | 5675 |
| 2016 | 165 | 5868 |
| 2017 | 183 | 6111 |
| 2018 | 174 | 7052 |
| 2019 | 204 | 7594 |
| 2020 | 201 | 8262 |
| 2021 | 300 | 8710 |
| 2022 | 251 | 8794 |
| 2023 | 295 | 8657 |
Barnard College alumni
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Lauren Graham
- Occupations
- film actorfilm producernovelistwritervoice actor
- 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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Greta Gerwig
- Occupations
- writeractorvoice actorfilm directorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Greta Celeste Gerwig is an American actress, writer, and director. Initially known for working on 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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Martha Stewart
- Occupations
- writermodeltelevision presenterjournalistentrepreneur
- 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, 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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Kesha
- Occupations
- rappercomposersingeractorrecording artist
- Biography
-
Kesha Rose Sebert, known mononymously as Kesha (formerly stylized as Ke$ha), is an American singer and songwriter. In 2005, at age 18, she was signed to Kemosabe Records. Kesha's first major success came in early 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 | 974 |
| 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 |