Barnard College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in New York, New York with 3,264 undergraduates. It admits 8.8% of applicants, costs an average of $28,930 a year after grants and graduates 92% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Barnard College acceptance rate and admissions
Barnard College admitted 8.8% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 11. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 730 to 770, math 740 to 790). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Barnard College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Jan 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 1, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $75 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Barnard College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Barnard College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $73,033 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $22,691 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $93,398 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $28,930 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $28,930 a year after grants and scholarships, $64,468 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Barnard College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Barnard College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 92% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $98,280 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 15% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Barnard College majors and what graduates earn
Barnard College awarded bachelor's degrees in 48 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from economics ($111,909).
All 48 majors at Barnard College
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 3,264 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 100% women, 0% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Barnard College?
Barnard College admitted 8.8% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Barnard College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $73,033. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $28,930 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Barnard College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 730 to 770 in reading and writing and 740 to 790 in math, and 32 to 34 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Barnard College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Barnard College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Barnard College?
92% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Barnard College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $98,280 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.