Barnard College, NY
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Women-Only
Main Campus
Barnard College Rankings
Affordability32
Selectivity87
Retention90
Graduation90
Earnings69
Diversity78
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Barnard College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
English Language and Literature9%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History5%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences29%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Barnard College
14%
Admission Rate
710
Median SAT Math
705
Median SAT Reading
32
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)660–760
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)670–740
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)30–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Barnard College
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$71K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Barnard College
30%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
87%
Repayment Rate
$188
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $25K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $19K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 86% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 87% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 93% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 94% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Barnard College
95%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 87% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 92% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 92% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 93% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 94% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 93% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 86% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Barnard College
90%
Employment Rate
$48K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $48K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $48K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $56K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $58K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at Barnard College
2,557
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 100% | 58% | 64% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|
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