Barnard College
Barnard College
3009 Broadway, New York, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Barnard College (Barnard College)
About this school
- www.barnard.edu/
Website
Coeducational
No, women only
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,604
- Men:Not reported
- Women:2,604 (100.0%)
Location
Admission Information (Barnard College)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Barnard College is most difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT I or over 29 on the ACT; about 30% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | 3 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | January 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 3009 Broadway |
City, State, Zip | New York, NY 10027-6598 |
Phone | (212) 854-2014 |
Fax | (212) 854-6220 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $75 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | Yes |
Early Decision Deadline | November 1 |
Early Decision Notification | December 15 |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted, supplemental forms required |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 required for all freshmen |
Other | Common Application with Barnard Supplement required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 15% of 7,716 applicants were admitted |
Women | 15% of 7,716 applicants were admitted |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 603 (51%) of 1,190 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 603 (51%) of 1,190 admitted students enrolled |
Men | Not reported |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 4.00 |
375 And Above | 75% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 7% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 0% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 0% |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 690 average |650-740 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 53% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 37% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 9% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 704 average |660-760 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 64% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 28% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 7% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 31 average |30-33 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 77% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 22% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 1% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Barnard College)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $52,662 (73.87839847366797%)
- Room & Board: - $16,100 (22.586347184422436%)
- Other Expences: - $1,150 (1.613310513173031%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,370 (1.9219438287365673%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expences
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Barnard College accepts prepayment plan, installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about March 31 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002708 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 309 (51.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 231 (74.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 231 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 224 (97.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $50,619 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 224 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $46,022 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 231 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,597 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,124 (43.3%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 994 (88.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 994 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 978 (98.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 100% |
Average Award | $50,194 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 978 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $43,984 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 994 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,210 |
• Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 45% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $23,276 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 5.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 2.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,332 |
Academics & Instruction (Barnard College)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
226
Part-Time Faculty
137
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
58%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 47% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 12% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 3% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 58% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Barnard College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
95.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
87.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
91.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
93.0%
Programs & Majors (Barnard College)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (51)
- African Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemistry, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- European Studies/Civilization
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- French Language and Literature
- French Studies
- German Language and Literature
- German Studies
- History, General
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Latin Language and Literature
- Mathematics, General
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Russian Language and Literature
- Slavic Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Statistics, General
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad
Study Abroad
Social sciences, Psychology, Biological/life sciences, Visual and performing arts
Online Degrees
Engineering, international affairs, public administration with Columbia University; music with The Juilliard School; religion with Jewish Theological Seminary; music with Manhattan School of Music; law; dentistry
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Campus Life (Barnard College)
Location & Geography
Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
4 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 7 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Nearest Bus Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
91% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
9%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Lions |
School Colors | Columbia blue and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Archery | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Golf | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | archery, badminton, basketball, equestrian sports, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, soccer, squash, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Barnard College offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national sororities, community impact (community service), student government association, take back the night, student activities council, musical theater society
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
No, women only
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,574
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,604
Women
2,604
Men
0
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 16.2% Asian
- 6.6% Black/African-American
- 13.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 6.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 57.2% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
9.1% from 66 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported
Student Resources (Barnard College)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Economics72 Documents
- Psychology70 Documents
- Art History62 Documents
- History33 Documents
- Biological Sciences33 Documents
Popular Courses
- AHIS BC 1001x - Introduction to Art History I Art History
- BIOL BC 1500x - Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary BiologyBiological Sciences
- PSYC BC 1119y - Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience Psychology
- AHIS BC 3626y - In and Around Abstract Expressionism Art History
- HIST BC 3116y - Filthy Lucre: A History of Money History
Popular Professors
- AlberroAHIS BC 3626y
- Russell RomeoPSYC BC 1119y
- paulhertzBIOL BC 1500x
- Mc GrathAHIS BC 1001x
- Belinda ArchibongECON BC 2075y