Barnard is the most sought-after liberal arts college for women in the United States. Barnard provides a cosmopolitan setting, dynamic academic programs, access to internships and a unique partnership with Columbia University.
Barnard is a small, highly selective liberal arts college for women located in New York City. The student body of just over 2,650 is part of a diverse and close-knit community and students study with leading scholars who serve as dedicated, accessible mentors and teachers. Founded in 1889, Barnard also engages in a unique partnership with Columbia University, situated directly across the street. Students have access to cross-registration of courses with Columbia, many joint extracurricular activities, participate in NCAA Division I Ivy League athletics and enjoy a fully coed social life. The location in New York City grants students access to thousands of internship opportunities in addition to unparalleled cultural, intellectual and social resources. Barnard's diverse student body includes residents from nearly every state and more than 55 countries worldwide. About 40 percent of the student body identify as students of color, and 11 percent are non-US citizens or permanent residents.
About
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Christina Lopez
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Phone
2128542014
Email
admissions@barnard.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Milstein Center
Diana Center
The Quad
Liz's Place Cafe
Columbia University
Diana Center
The Quad
Liz's Place Cafe
Columbia University
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Central Park and Riverside Park
Riverside Church
Museum of Natural History
The Guggenheim Museum
Shopping and dining up and down Broadway
Central Park and Riverside Park
Riverside Church
Museum of Natural History
The Guggenheim Museum
Shopping and dining up and down Broadway
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday; select Sat/Sun
9am-5pm
2128542014
9am-5pm
2128542014
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:30am and 2:30pm; selected Sat/sun at 10:30am; selected midday tours
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: M-F 10:30am and 2:30pm; selected Sat/sun at 10:30am; selected midday tours
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
after tours
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
adowling@barnard.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Local airports include LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark. Taxi, bus, and subway service is available (in various combinations) to get you from airports to campus. Estimated taxis cost: $52+ tolls(from JFK), about $35 + tolls from La Guardia,and about $60 + tolls from Newark. Amtrak, Metro North, New Jersey Transit, and Long Island Railroad trains serve New York City as does Greyhound and several regional bus lines. Public transportation is available from Grand Central Station, Penn Station and New York Port Authority. Four public bus lines (M4, M11, M5, and M104) and 2 subways (the Broadway local, numbers 1 and 9) stop at 116th St./Columbia University.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the Henry Hudson Pkwy. (West Side Hwy.) in New York City, take the 96th St. exit. Drive 2 blocks east to Broadway. Turn left (uptown) to Barnard's main gate at 117th St. To reach the Henry Hudson Pkwy. from the north, take the NY State Thruway (I-87) or the New England Thruway (I-95) to the Cross-Bronx Expy., toward the George Washington Bridge. Bear right as you approach the bridge and take the exit for the Henry Hudson Pkwy. S. From the east, take the Grand Central Pkwy. or Long Island Expy. west to the Cross-Island Pkwy. north. Cross over the Throgs Neck Bridge to the Cross-Bronx Expy., toward the George Washington Bridge. Exit onto the Henry Hudson Pkwy. S. From the south and west, take I-95 N. or I-80 E. to the George Washington Bridge. Exit the bridge onto the Henry Hudson Pkwy. S.
Local Accommodations
Barnard College, an affiliate of Columbia University, is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at 117th Street and Broadway. We suggest that you arrange your accommodations as early as possible. When making reservations, ask if any special packages are offered and be aware that rates change according to availability. Here are some possibilities to consider. For a reasonable price, visitors can stay at Landmark guestrooms at Union Theological Seminary (3041 Broadway; 212-662-7100). Other possibilities include Aloft Harlem (2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard; 212/749-4000 or 800/716-8143, The Excelsior (45 W. 81st Street; 212-362-9200), and hotel Newton (2528 Broadway; 212-678-6500).
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Admissions
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From The School
The Committee on Admissions selects young women of proven academic strength who exhibit the desire to discover their voices, further their intellectual growth and make their mark on the world! Careful consideration is given to candidates' high school records, recommendations, writing skills, standardized test scores, special abilities and interests, all with a consideration for personal and educational context. An interview is optional.
Admission to Barnard is highly selective and candidates for admission to the first-year class are expected to have taken a highly rigorous college-preparatory program. Barnard requires first-year candidates to submit scores from the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. Barnard requires students to display English proficiency and may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Duolingo English Test. Applicants are eligible to have the English Language Proficiency Requirement waived if they meet certain criteria outlined on the website.
Early decision applications must be submitted by November 1. Regular applications must be received by January 1. There is a non-refundable application fee of $75. Fee waivers are possible. Transfer applications must be submitted by November 1 for consideration for January enrollment and by March 15 for consideration for September enrollment.
Barnard College accepts both the Common Application and the Coalition Application.
Overview
Applicants: 9,411
Acceptance Rate: 14%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
680 - 747.5
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 770
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1370 - 1500
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
31 - 34
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Regular — January 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
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Academic Programs
First-Year Experience: The First-Year Experience includes two required seminar courses: First-Year Writing, focusing on reading literary texts critically and writing effectively, and First-Year Seminar, emphasizing disciplinary and interdisciplinary content that challenges students to write and speak persuasively. First-year students are also required to take one course in Physical Education.
Foundations
The Distribution Requirements, called Foundations, are designed to expose students to a variety of disciplines, approaches, and skills that, together, form the whole of a liberal arts education. The requirements are designed to be flexible; students choose from a wide spectrum of courses and take two courses each in languages, arts and humanities, social sciences, and sciences (one of which includes a lab). Furthermore, students follow Modes of Thinking that include one course each in the following areas. Courses taken to satisfy the Distribution Requirements can also be used to satisfy the Modes of Thinking requirements:
- Thinking Locally-New York City—where students examine the community and environment in which they find themselves as residents of New York City to better understand the significance of local context.
- Thinking through Global Inquiry—where students consider communities, places, and experiences beyond their immediate location, expanding their perspectives on the world and their place in it.
- Thinking about Social Difference—where students examine how difference is defined, lived, and challenged, and the disparities of power and resources in all their manifestations.
- Thinking with Historical Perspective—where students examine the ways in which historical context shapes and conditions the world, challenging them to see the past with fresh eyes.
- Thinking Quantitatively and Empirically—where students are exposed to numbers, data, graphs, and mathematical methods, in order to better understand quantitative and empirical approaches to thinking and problem solving.
- Thinking Technologically and Digitally—where students discover new ways of learning that open up innovative fields of study, including computational science and coding, digital arts and humanities, geographic information systems, and digital design.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Classics and Ancient Studies
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Dance
Economic History
Economics
Economics and Mathematics
Education Studies
English
Environmental Biology
Environmental Science
European Studies
Film Studies
French
German
History
Human Rights
Italian
Jewish Studies
Mathematics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Music
Neuroscience and Behavior
Philosophy
Physics & Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Russian (Slavic)
Sociology
Spanish & Latin American Cultures
Statistics
Theatre
Urban Studies
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Urban Studies
Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
The College's unique education program leads to teaching certification with a specific urban studies track, and prepares students for programs in health and medicine, law, and business, as well as further study in a variety of graduate programs.
Barnard College also incredible opportunities to apply for double and joint-degree programs in cooperation with other schools within the Columbia community. These include:
- A BA/MS 4+1 pathway in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Operations Research with the School of Engineering and Applied Science
- A BA/MS 4+1 pathway with Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health
- A BA/MIA or BA/MPA 4+1 pathway in conjunction with the School of International and Public Affairs.
- A BA/MA 4+1 pathway in Quantitative Methods in the social Sciences at Columbia's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Through an agreement with List College of the Jewish Theological Seminary, located just north of the campus at 122nd Street, students can apply to simultaneously earn a BA degree from Barnard and a BA at JTS. Barnard also offers highly-talented music students the opportunity to apply for the Lesson Exchange Program with Juilliard and/or the Cross Registration Program with the Manhattan School of Music. Both programs will require a separate application and audition. The Lesson Exchange at MSM and Juilliard provide private weekly lessons with faculty. It is important to note that the Exchange does not include participation in large ensembles. Students in the Juilliard program can take classes in instrumental or vocal performance (Classical or Jazz) and piano composition. MSM students can take lessons for instrumental or composition only. Barnard does also offer a multitude of music courses, major, private lessons and many performance opportunities through its own music department and at Columbia.
For a select group of scholars who meet specific eligibility requirements, the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), Barnard Opportunity Program (BOP), and The College Science and Technology Entry program (CSTEP) offer additional pathways for admission to Barnard that include ongoing academic and personal support. A lending library, laptop computers, free tutoring, mentoring, study skills workshops, and graduate school preparation and career guidance are available, in addition to the resources and support they receive as Barnard students. To be considered for HEOP, students must be residents of New York State.
Barnard College's Student Success program, located within the Dean of Studies Office, provides support, training, and programming to the College's highly diverse student body, working with students, faculty, and other campus offices to create a positive experience for underrepresented students, including low income and international students.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
330
with Terminal Degree
220
Women
110
Men
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
84%
Graduate in 5 years
90%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biophysics.
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EDUCATION.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
-
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Comparative Literature.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
Latin Language and Literature.
Modern Greek Language and Literature.
Russian Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics and Statistics, Other.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Ancient Studies/Civilization.
Behavioral Sciences.
Biopsychology.
Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Astronomy.
Astrophysics.
Chemical Physics.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Dance, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Jazz/Jazz Studies.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Students Say
Barnard is a small school, an urban school, a resource-rich school, a school that “offers so many opportunities.” In some ways, Barnard College combines all the desirable traits one would want from an all-women’s liberal arts college. Located in New York City, here “you get the best of both worlds,” both a “small academic setting” as well as having “full access to the Ivy League institution (Columbia University) right across the street.” The school’s size means it “provides a small, close community” where students will “see familiar faces often.” Among those familiar faces are the professors themselves, who are “really engaging and make the material approachable and interesting.” Classes are a mix between lectures and discussions, and even in the larger classes professors “definitely make time for students to come talk to them.” Students say educators here are adept at “creating an environment to learn from and be inspired by classmates through the discussions held.” The “phenomenal” education experience at Barnard may be “challenging and very stressful” at times, but students are “so grateful” for those challenges. And while the school itself may be small, “you can cross Broadway and feel that large, Ivy League University feel.” Graduates from Barnard should expect to experience a “transition from a young female college student to an adjusted global citizen.”
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Greta Gerwig '06
Actress
Margaret Mead '23
Anthropologist
Lauren Graham '88
Actress
Martha Stewart '63
Entrepreneur
Twyla Tharp '63
Performance Artist
Zora Neale Hurston '28
Writer
Jhumpa Lahiri '89
2000 Pulitzer Prize winner
Academic Rating
89/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
84%
Graduate in 5 years
90%
Graduate in 6 years
92%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$71,100
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$143,400
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$74,200
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$142,800
Percent High Job Meaning
57%
Percent STEM
21%
Students Say
The Beyond Barnard initiative empowers students to pursue and achieve professional success through career connections, job fairs, and the Senior Initiative program, which equips graduating seniors with the skills needed to launch their careers. Barnard’s website reports that 90 percent of graduates from 2018 through 2020 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation. The free Athena Skill Builders workshops, put on by the Athena Center for Leadership Studies, and the three-year Athena Scholars Program engage students to develop their leadership potential. Students note that “internships in finance and publishing are popular” and praise the “strong alumnae network.” Those Barnard grads who visited PayScale.com report a median starting salary of $64,300, and 56 percent said their jobs gave them a high level of meaning.
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Total Basic Budget 2019-2020
Tuition and Fees: $58,086
Room and Board*: $17,856
Books/Supplies: $1,150
Miscellaneous: $1,370
Total Basic Budget: $78,444
Financial Aid
Barnard College's policies reflect a commitment to making Barnard a realistic financial option for families. Barnard College is 100% need blind in its review of US citizens and permanent residents applying as first-year students. The College is need-aware for transfers students and international citizens. For all admitted students, Barnard will meet 100% of demonstrated need. Note that Barnard does not offer merit or athletic scholarships.
Average Institutional grant: $47,751
% of First year students receiving financial aid: 38%
Pell Grant Recipients (total Population): 18%
Class of 2019 financial aid indebtedness: $16,538
Applications for financial aid follow strict deadlines, listed on the website.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 15
Notification Date
Mar 31
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$47,288
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$46,836
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,153
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
33%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,438
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$41,332
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$55,781
Required Fees
$1,698
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,150
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$6,790
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,692
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
95/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Barnard women have access to more than 80 clubs and organizations on the Barnard campus. Add to this list hundreds of additional dually recognized clubs with members from both Barnard and Columbia, provided for through Barnard's partnership with the University. Student groups include performance groups, academic and pre-professional, ethnic and cultural, language, community service, and publications. Social interaction and cooperation between Barnard and Columbia groups is virtually seamless, with Barnard women regularly joining and leading many Columbia organizations.
A sampling of the recognized Barnard student organizations and activities:
Africana Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Architecture
Art History
Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Classics and Ancient Studies
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Dance
Economic History
Economics
Economics and Mathematics
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
The Athena Pre-Law Society
Barnard Association of Pre-Dental Students
Barnard Psychology Society
Barnard Chemical Society
Barnard Quantitative Society
CU Pre-Veterinary Society
Network for Pre-Medical Students
Pre-Health Students Organization
Smart Women Lead
Smart Women Securities
CULTURAL
Asian American Alliance
African Students Association
Barnard Organization of Soul Sisters (BOSS)
Caribbean Students Association
Chinese Students Club
Club Bangla
Club Q
Club Zamana
Columbia Japan Society
CU SAFA (South-Asian Feminist Alliance)
Haitian Students' Association
Korean Students Association
Liga Filipina
Mujeres
Organization of Pakistani Students
Sounds of China
Taiwanese American Students Association
Turath, The Arab Students Association
PERFORMANCE
Bacchantae
Bach Society
Barnard Columbia Ancient Drama Group
Barnard Flute Choir
Columbia Musical Theatre Society
CoLab Performing Arts Collective
Columbia Raas
CUPAL
Control Top
CUBE (CU Ballet Ensemble)
CU Dhoom
CU Players
King's Crown Shakespeare Troupe
Latenite Theatre
New Opera Workshop
NOMADS
Orchesis
Philolexian Society
Raw Elementz
Roya Persian Dance Group
Sabor
Taal
Third Wheel Improv
VDay
XMAS!
SPECIAL INTEREST
Barnard Movement Exchange
Barnard Outdoor Adventure Team
Barnard EcoReps
Barnard Writing Collective
Columbia University Sign Language Club
Nightline Peer-Listening Hotline
She's the First
Sprout Up
Take Back the Night
WBAR
PUBLICATIONS
Barnard Bite
Barnard Bulletin
Echoes
Hoot Magazine
HerCampus
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,744
Foreign Countries Represented
69
Demographics
17.97%
Asian
5.21%
Black
11.55%
Hispanic
45.23%
Caucasian
1.17%
Unknown
12.28%
International
100% female
0% male
71% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Students Say
Finding a single trait to define a school full of “cool, creative, confident, well-spoken, and determined” women who are “aware that [they are] in the cosmopolitan NYC” may seem difficult, but the repeated refrain of students makes it clear that there is something that unites Barnard students: they are ambitious. These are “driven, intelligent” women who are “extremely interested, dedicated, and passionate about something.” What that something may be varies—“biology, dance, theatre, architecture, economics, or international relations” and more—but the “strong, powerful, intelligent personalities” make them who they are. These “motivated individuals” sometimes “have a tendency to overload,” but “all Barnard women are very proactive and use all resources available...to achieve their goals.” That said, while students here are “ambitious, driven, and hard workers,” it is “not at the cost of physical or mental health: they know how to have fun, too.” Barnard women tend to be well-dressed and embrace the cosmopolitan side of New York City. One student comments, “I know of very few students here who feel they don’t fit in or haven’t found their niche,” and maybe that is because a Barnard student is one who is “smart, independent, and ready to take on the world.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Barnard is located north of Central Park on the upper west side of Manhattan, in the student-friendly Morningside Heights neighborhood. The campus occupies 4 acres of urban property along Broadway between 116th and 120th streets, directly across the street from Columbia University and the campus feels like an oasis from the hustle and bustle of New York City. The campus is framed around Futter Field, named after one of the College's former presidents. On warmer days classes are often held there and on any given day you can find outdoor events and students relaxing. The south end of the campus, referred to as the Quad, contains 4 interconnected residence halls surrounding a quaint grassy courtyard; 8 additional residence halls provide apartment-style student housing. Those entering as first-years are guaranteed housing for four years. Housing for transfers is available but not guaranteed.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The Quad is located at the south end of campus and includes four residence hall buildings: Brooks, Hewitt, Reid and Sulzberger. The Jan R. and Marley Blue Lewis '05 Parlor is located on the 1st floor of Brooks Hall and is a reading room for quiet study. The Arthur Ross Courtyard is located within the Quad.
The Diana Center, the hub for campus life, is located in the center of campus. Housed within are Liz's Place cafe and the Millicent Carey McIntosh Student Dining Room. The Louise Heublein McCagg '59 Gallery in located on the 4th floor. The gallery hosts student exhibitions coordinated by the Art History and Architecture Departments. The Green Roof, located on the 6th floor of The Diana Center, is used both as a classroom, research area and as an event space. It also has terrific birdseye views of campus and the surrounding neighborhood. There is a black box theatre located on the lower level.
The Milstein Center for Teaching and Learning, which opened in August 2018, serves as the academic hub in the heart of the campus. It includes a library that brings together current technologies and learning spaces in interactive settings, and seven centers offering students the opportunity to explore areas such as media, design, movement, empirical reasoning, computational science and leadership studies. Features include:
- A digital commons with five innovative teaching labs (movement lab, empirical reasoning center, digital humanities lab, creativity lab, and multimedia lab) and a range of flexible learning spaces that utilize new media and digital technologies.
- A computational science center equipped to support students and faculty in pioneering scientific, mathematical, and computational methods research, which physically connects to science classrooms and labs in neighboring Altschul Hall.
- Inviting student spaces that include a variety of active and quiet study areas for individuals and groups.
- Flexible, technologically current classrooms for seminars and large group instruction.
- Conferencing facilities connected to meeting and event spaces in The Diana Center.
- Departmental offices for economics, history, political science and urban studies.
- The Barnard Center for Research on Women
- The Athena Center for Leadership Studies.
- A café, serving coffee and grab-and-go items.
- Accessible outdoor terraces.
Internships and Career Development
Beyond Barnard provides advising and resources in the areas of career exploration and development, opportunities for experiential education (including internships, externships, post-baccalaureate programs, and civic engagement), preparation for graduate and professional school (including law, medical, and other programs), and support for applications to competitive national and international fellowships. Barnard's location offers its students a variety of work experiences on and off campus. 75% of Barnard students are estimated to complete an internship during their four years at the College. Barnard offered 300 total funded opportunities in Summer 2019.
Top industries for graduating seniors in the Class of 2019 included Journalism, Media & Publishing (11%); Financial Services (11%); Law, Government & Politics (11%); Non-Profit & NGO (10%); and Education (9%)
Study Abroad
Furthermore, Barnard has a rich history and tradition of study abroad dating back to the 1930s. Qualified students are eligible to study in over 100 programs in more than 50 countries worldwide. Students may also participate in a domestic exchange with Spelman College in Atlanta or Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Barnard's location offers its students a variety of work experiences through more than 3,000 internships. More than two thirds of Barnard students participate in internships throughout the academic year and/or summer. Furthermore, Barnard has a rich history and tradition of study abroad dating back to the 1930s. Qualified students are eligible to study in nearly 100 programs in more than fifty countries worldwide. Students may also participate in a domestic exchange with Spelman College in Atlanta or Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
91%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
88/99
First-Year Students living on campus
91%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
79/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Frat Sorority
Frat Sorority
Students Say
Finding things to do at Barnard? “It’s easy—we live in New York.” When you live in “one of the greatest cities on Earth,” you are “open to a wide range of things to do such as shows, film festivals, amazing restaurants, etc.” As one student puts it, while there is a thriving party scene on campus, “put down your vodka and go to the Met.” Students even enjoy free admission to many such attractions. But while the opportunities for entertainment and cultural activities are limitless in a city like New York—the museums, sports venues, book stores, music venues, cultural centers, and more are too numerous to list—“a lot of fun events take place on campus.” There are a number of clubs on campus, busy students often spend time “just chilling” because “everyone is working or going to office hours, or pursuing an internship, a personal job, etc.,” and neighboring Columbia offers a “phenomenal Greek life” for those interested in that scene. No matter their chosen form of distraction from school work and extracurriculars, students here “are intensely dedicated to pursuing their interests, whether that be artistic, academic, pre-professional, or athletic ones.”
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
N/A
Director
Holly Tedder
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
N/ADocumentation Required for ADHD
N/ASpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
No
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
No
Other assistive technology
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
100
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
10
Number of Religious Organizations
75
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports ()
0 Sports
Women's Sports (Columbia University Lions)
16 Sports
Archery
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Womens Center
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Fordham University
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: State University of NY Maritime
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Womens Center
LGBT Support Groups: We have a part-time counselor, a part-time specialist in Multicultural Affairs, and robust student groups. Our students also benefit from the plethora of student groups at Columbia.
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Fordham University
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: State University of NY Maritime
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Manhattan College
Sustainability
90/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
6%
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Apple
