Barnard College
Barnard
New York, New York 10027-6598
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Barnard College is a private institution in New York with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1500, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $80,516 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $39,253.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Barnard College was founded in 1889 as a response to Columbia's refusal to admit women.
- •He advocated for coeducational settings and proposed in 1879 that Columbia admit women.
- •Columbia's Board of Trustees repeatedly rejected Barnard's suggestion, but in 1883 agreed to create a syllabus that would allow the college's students to receive degrees.
- •The first such graduate received her bachelor's degree in 1887.
- •A former student of the program, Annie Meyer, and other prominent New York women persuaded the board in 1889 to create a women's college connected to Columbia.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1500
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
63.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Academics
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
97%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
24
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium
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