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Barnard College

PrivateNew York, USA₹0.7 L/yrEst. 1889Reviewed April 2026

Details sourced from official institutional pages.

Type Private
Location New York, USA
Accreditation Seven Sisters; Columbia University affiliate
Entrance exams Common App, Coalition App

Academic Programs

Undergraduate

Program Level Duration
BA Liberal Arts (~50 majors) UG 4 years

Overview

Barnard College is a private institution in New York, NY, USA, founded in 1889. Barnard College is a women’s liberal arts college offering full access to Columbia University’s resources in the heart of NYC, empowering women through rigorous academics,

Academic Programs

  • Degrees: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Majors Available: ~50
  • Curriculum: Barnard’s Foundations curriculum includes the First Year Experience, Distributional Requirements across sciences, languages, arts/humanities, and social sciences, and Modes of Thinking courses. It provides a flexible liberal arts structure emphasizing breadth and interdisciplinary thinking.
  • Distinctive Programs: Dance, Urban Studies, Architecture, Theatre majors; joint programs with Juilliard, Jewish Theological Seminary; 4+1 BA/MA with Columbia schools
  • Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1

Campus and Location

Located in New York, USA. Campus spans 4 acres.

Who Applies Here

  • Students seeking a rigorous private liberal arts education in USA
  • Those drawn to Dance
  • Members of Seven Sisters; Columbia University affiliate

Things to Verify Before Applying

  • Verify current tuition, deadlines, and requirements on the official website
  • Acceptance rate is 8-9% (Class of 2026: 9%), highly competitive
  • Study abroad: Over 160 pre-approved programs in 60+ countries

Sources Used

Fees — 2025-26

Program Fees

ProgramLevelAnnual FeeTotal FeeSource
BA Liberal Arts (~50 majors) UG USD 67,602 official-website

Fee figures are indicative. Verify the complete fee structure on the institution's official website.

Admissions — 2025-26

Entrance Exams

Common App Coalition App

Eligibility

BA Liberal Arts (~50 majors)

Minimum: As per institution criteria

Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Selection Process

  1. Apply via official website or designated portal
  2. Submit required documents and test scores
  3. Await admission decision

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Placements — Not disclosed

Average package Not disclosed
Highest package Not disclosed
Placement rate Not disclosed

Placement data is sourced from institutional records. Verify current data on the institution's official website.

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