Barnard College
Women's college · New York, NY · 3,264 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
8.8%
Extremely selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1470–1560
ACT (middle 50%)
32–34
Average net price
$28,930
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$93,398
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
92%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Barnard College?
Barnard College accepts about 9 of every 100 applicants (8.8%), which makes it extremely selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT. A score at or above 1560 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1470, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–34.
The latest federal data says Barnard College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Barnard College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Barnard College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $93,398 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $28,930 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $73,033 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$73,033
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$73,033
- Room & board$22,691
- Total cost of attendance$93,398
- Average net price after grants$28,930
Popular majors
Psychology, Political Science, English, Economics.
Barnard College FAQ
- What is Barnard College's acceptance rate?
- 8.8% — extremely selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Barnard College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1470–1560. Aim for 1560 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Barnard College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–34.
- Is Barnard College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Barnard College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Barnard College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Barnard College cost?
- About $93,398 a year before aid; $28,930 on average after grants.
- What is Barnard College's FAFSA school code?
- 002708. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Barnard College receives your information.
- What is Barnard College's graduation rate?
- 92% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Barnard College
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | 8.8% | 1500–1570 | $33,934 | 95% |
| The Juilliard SchoolNew York, NY | 9.2% | — | $41,799 | 91% |
| New York UniversityNew York, NY | 9.2% | 1480–1560 | $35,737 | 88% |
| Hamilton CollegeClinton, NY | 14% | 1450–1550 | $25,793 | 90% |
| Columbia UniversityNew York, NY | 4% | 1510–1580 | $15,370 | 95% |
| Colgate UniversityHamilton, NY | 14% | 1430–1540 | $29,409 | 89% |