Barnard College

New York, NY · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
9%
Average SAT
1,520
ACT midpoint
33
Enrollment
3,264
In-state tuition
$69,888
Out-of-state tuition
$69,888
Avg net price
$28,800
4-yr grad rate

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.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Economics.92
2Research and Experimental Psychology.76
3Political Science and Government.70
4English Language and Literature, General.60
5Computer and Information Sciences, General.44
6Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.43
7History.41
8Neurobiology and Neurosciences.40
9Fine and Studio Arts.40
10Urban Studies/Affairs.34
11Anthropology.29
12Area Studies.28
13Sociology.25
14Public Policy Analysis.19
15Natural Resources Conservation and Research.18
16Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.17
17Mathematics and Statistics, Other.17
18Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.14
19Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.13
20Architecture.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.