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Barnard College

#1 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • New York, NY
  • 435 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Barnard is a highly rated private college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,514 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Barnard acceptance rate is 15%. Popular majors include Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and English. Graduating 93% of students, Barnard alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,900.
    barnard.edu
    (212) 854-2014
    3009 Broadway
    New York, NY 10027
    About Barnard College...
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    Barnard College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    15%
    Application Deadline
    January 1
    SAT Range
    1310-1500
    ACT Range
    30-33
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Neither required nor recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,736/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $44,776/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    50%

    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    94%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.31 responses
    49%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
    44%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Economics
      87 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      78 Graduates
    • English
      65 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      54 Graduates
    • History
      36 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      36 Graduates
    • Art History
      34 Graduates
    • Sociology
      29 Graduates
    • Urban Studies and Affairs
      23 Graduates
    • Biology
      21 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,514Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    30
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 28 responses
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    • Determined
      32%
    • Unafraid
      29%
    • Ambitious
      14%
    • Supportive
      11%
    • Competitive
      7%
    • Passionate
      4%
    • Stoner
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
    Poll
    54%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.39 responses
    Poll
    53%
    of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.47 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • Bold Beautiful Barnard
      64%
    • Barnard
      8%
    • Individualistic
      8%
    • Pretentious
      8%
    • Females are Strong As Hell
      4%
    • Lame
      4%
    • Unconventional
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $57,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    93%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%
    80%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.20 responses
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    The teachers are supportive and there are tons of resources to take advantage of. You can take classes at Columbia and you can also eat at Columbia's dining halls, which is fun! But I prefer Barnard's food, there's also tons of good restaurants around Barnard and Columbia. The academics are definitely challenging.
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    Barnard College is an amazing institution. If you want to live in New York City but still have a campus, this is the place for you. I love being able to walk a few blocks away from school and feel like I'm immersed in the bustle of NYC - while still having a quiet, beautiful campus to escape to.
    The English department has incredibly intelligent, dedicated professors.
    However - this is not the easiest school if, like me, you have a difficult time obtaining financial aid. Juggling classes, multiple jobs, and multiple extracurriculars can be difficult - but this is a high intensity school in a high intensity city.
    I love women's college though! I've learned so much from the incredible women I go to school with.
    I loved it! The first year curriculum gives a lot of flexibility and opens freshmen up to a wide variety of lessons. You learn to think in many different ways through different platforms. Advisors are terrific, you get one the summer before you start your first year, so you really hit the ground running! The small classes with women add to the experience of being in a liberal arts college. The only thing I did not like was the expense. The school is over 70,000 per year and everyone I know did not receive enough aid. Many students had to take out massive loans, work crazy hours, or put their family into debt/ poverty to pay for an education that is supposed to empower women, when it actually hurt a lot of them financially. I think if you can make enough money after graduating then it is definitely worth it. You get a phenomenal education and world class job opportunities.