Barnard College
New York, New York · Private
Barnard College admitted 10% of 10,426 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1480–1540 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 93% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Barnard College
Enter a score to see whether Barnard College is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 10% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 33% (476 of 1,437), compared with 10% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
2,173 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,644 took it, and 150 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Barnard College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Important
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
Not considered
- Interview
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
What it costs
Full price with housing is $89,808 a year. After grants, students paid $27,738 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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