At a glance
Average net price
$28,800
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
93.0%
Admission rate
9%
Undergrad size
3,264
In-state tuition
$69,888
Out-of-state tuition
$69,888
Cost of attendance
$89,538
Median earnings (10y)
$80,516
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,520
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 96.6%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (45%), humanities & arts (28%), stem (27%).
- STEM27%
- Humanities & arts28%
- Social sciences45%
- Social sciences28.5%~932 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences15.2%~497 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology12.0%~391 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~260 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science7.4%~241 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~205 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.8%~189 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.5%~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.7%~55 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.7%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.6%~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 196 | $65,217 | $16,750 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 157 | $39,384 | $17,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 140 | $48,807 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 122 | — | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 103 | $28,675 | $17,491 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 97 | — | $19,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 80 | $34,050 | $16,425 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $18,750 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | Bachelor's | 59 | $47,271 | $19,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 58 | $43,701 | $15,899 |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 51 | $42,983 | $19,000 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | $40,340 | $16,635 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Cognitive Science. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | — | — | $14,970 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | — | $38,848 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Barnard College
Barnard College is a mid-sized institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,264 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Barnard College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,800 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $69,888 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $89,538 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 93.0%, a strong completion outcome. 96.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $80,516 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Barnard College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (45% of credentials), humanities & arts (28% of credentials), stem (27% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Barnard College accepts 9% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,520. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in New York, New York (city), Barnard College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Barnard College
Q.How much does Barnard College cost?
The average net price at Barnard College is $28,800 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $89,538.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Barnard College?
Barnard College has a 6-year graduation rate of 93.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Barnard College?
Barnard College admits 9% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do Barnard College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Barnard College graduate earns $80,516 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Barnard College?
Published tuition is $69,888 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Barnard College located?
Barnard College is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10027).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Barnard College at their official website.