Barnard College

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 11,836 applicants, 1,046 admitted (8.8%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1560, ACT 32–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

What the university weighs in first-year admissions

• Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities.
• Important: Class rank, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience.
• Considered: Standardized test scores, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Level of applicant's interest.
• Not considered: Interview, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment.
• These are the first-year admission factors the university reports for all applicants, not a separate policy for international students.

Source: Common Data Set 2025-2026, section C7 (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $94,582 (tuition and fees $69,888; housing and food $21,714; books and supplies $1,150; other expenses $1,830).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at Barnard College?

Fall 2024 entering class: 11,836 applicants, 1,046 admitted (8.8%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1470–1560, ACT 32–34.

What does Barnard College consider in first-year admissions?

Very important: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA, Application essay, Recommendation(s), Character/personal qualities. Important: Class rank, Extracurricular activities, Talent/ability, Volunteer work, Work experience. Considered: Standardized test scores, First generation, Alumni/ae relation, Geographical residence, Level of applicant's interest. Not considered: Interview, State residency, Religious affiliation/commitment.

How much does it cost to attend Barnard College as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $94,582 (tuition and fees $69,888; housing and food $21,714; books and supplies $1,150; other expenses $1,830). Undergraduate application fee: $75.