Early Decision
Fall 2025
Barnard College
New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Barnard College
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-24 undergraduateBarnard College is located in Large City of New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
723770
Math
730780
ACT
Composite
3234
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
In college, you will encounter others with diverse viewpoints and experiences. Describe an instance where you engaged with someone who held a different opinion and explain how it shaped your perspective on the issue.
Barnard College is an extraordinary community of women committed to fostering curiosity and the exploration of new experiences and ideas. By utilizing the resources of our campus, our Foundations curriculum, and New York City, our students expand their world and discover their own capabilities. How do you envision these intersecting components of Barnard shaping your academic and personal journey?
Barnard College students engage in the bold questions that define their generation. Choose one question that you have about the world around you, and explain why it matters to you.
Costs & Aid
$89,808Total Cost (On Campus)
$46,491Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $66,246 |
| Books and supplies | $1,150 |
| On-campus housing | $20,582 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,830 |
| Total | $89,808 |
Rankings
#14U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023