Barnard College
New York, NY · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 33
Popular programs at Barnard College
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economics. | 92 | |
| 2 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 76 | |
| 3 | Political Science and Government. | 70 | |
| 4 | English Language and Literature, General. | 60 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 44 | |
| 6 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 43 | |
| 7 | History. | 41 | |
| 8 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 40 | |
| 9 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 40 | |
| 10 | Urban Studies/Affairs. | 34 | |
| 11 | Anthropology. | 29 | |
| 12 | Area Studies. | 28 | |
| 13 | Sociology. | 25 | |
| 14 | Public Policy Analysis. | 19 | |
| 15 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 18 | |
| 16 | Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | 17 | |
| 17 | Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 17 | |
| 18 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 14 | |
| 19 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 13 | |
| 20 | Architecture. | 12 |
Showing top 20 of 40 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Barnard College?
Barnard College has an acceptance rate of 9% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Barnard College?
Admitted students at Barnard College typically score between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Barnard College cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Barnard College is approximately $28,800 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Barnard College?
4-year graduation rate data for Barnard College is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
