School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,357
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Barnard College

http://www.barnard.edu
3009 Broadway, New York, New York 10027-6598
(212) 854-5262

Barnard College aims to provide the highest quality liberal arts education to promising and high-achieving young women, offering the unparalleled advantages of an outstanding residential college in partnership with a major research university. With a dedicated faculty of scholars distinguished in their respective fields, Barnard is a community of accessible teachers and engaged students who participate together in intellectual risk-taking and discovery. Barnard students develop the intellectual resources to take advantage of opportunities as new fields, new ideas, and new technologies emerge. They graduate prepared to lead lives that are professionally satisfying and successful, personally fulfilling, and enriched by love ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 7%
 
School Costs

At Barnard College, 54.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 50.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $27,907), and 31% receive loans ($4,433 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,319. Off campus it is around $12,319.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Barnard College is $21,985 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,174 people applied to Barnard College. Of the applicants, 31.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (0.0% male and 0.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     29.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     93.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     83.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     89.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     91.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15th
Admissions Office Phone 212-854-2014
Admissions Office Email admissions@barnard.edu
Admissions Office Address The Office of Admissions Barnard College 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.barnard.edu/admiss/
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to Barnard College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
Barnard College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 630
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 730
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 620
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 710
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 740
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 28
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 32
 
Barnard College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 15
Architectural History and Criticism, General 2
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 13
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 65
African Studies 8
American/United States Studies/Civilization 22
Asian Studies/Civilization 12
European Studies/Civilization 3
French Studies 0
German Studies 0
Latin American Studies 7
Russian Studies 3
Slavic Studies 0
Spanish and Iberian Studies 0
Women's Studies 10
Biological and biomedical sciences 50
Biochemistry 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 42
Biophysics 1
Environmental Biology 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
English language and literature/letters 74
English Language and Literature, General 74
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 15
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
Comparative Literature 9
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 1
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
Italian Language and Literature 0
Latin Language and Literature 1
Linguistics 0
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 2
History 39
History, General 39
Mathematics and statistics 11
Applied Mathematics 0
Mathematics and Statistics, Other 7
Mathematics, General 2
Statistics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 33
Ancient Studies/Civilization 0
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Neuroscience 31
Natural resources and conservation 5
Environmental Science 1
Environmental Studies 4
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 7
Astronomy 0
Astrophysics 0
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 1
Psychology 47
Psychology, General 47
Social sciences 178
Anthropology 28
Economics, General 55
Economics, Other 7
Geography 0
Political Science and Government, General 47
Sociology 14
Urban Studies/Affairs 27
Visual and performing arts 83
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 48
Dance, General 7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
Film/Cinema Studies 9
Music, General 10
Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
 
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