We are looking forward to welcoming you to our campus! Pick up a copy of our self-guided walking tour booklet or sign up for a tour. The Admissions Visitor Center is open to welcome prospective students and families Monday through Friday 9-5pm and on select weekends. Barnard Student Admissions Representatives are available to answer any questions. Check the current schedule for the Visitor Center and tours, and explore the many visit opportunities we provide.
Admissions & Aid
Exploring Barnard
Barnard Student Admissions Representatives (BSARs) are current Barnard students who lead campus tours and assist in the Office of Admissions. Find out more about them here and feel free to connect with them!
Choosing the right path is a big step in the application process. Whether you are applying Early Decision (ED), Regular Decision (RD), or as a transfer or visiting student, the first step is to learn more about the application processes. We accept applications for all applicants through the Common Application, and Questbridge, for first-year applicants only.
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The Breakdown, 2025-2026
3,223
Students
16
%
First-generation college students
61
%
Identify as students of color
*domestic students
Bold Barnard
Read the official Admissions blog for a look at Barnard from the student perspective, advice from admissions staff members on the application process, and current students’ answers to frequently asked questions.
Paying for Your Education
A Barnard education supercharges your intellectual growth, your personal transformation, and the likelihood that you’ll change the world, so we’re determined to make it a realistic option for you, regardless of your family finances.
Your application to Barnard is more than a list of accomplishments — it’s a reflection of your story, your voice, and your potential. The most compelling applications come from students who show us what they care about, how they’ve grown, and why college matters to them.
Jennifer Fondiller, '88, Vice President for Enrollment and External Affairs
Access and Support Programs
Barnard has multiple programs to help first-generation and low-income students flourish here. The beautiful result: a community of women that represents the city, the country, the world.
"I have never witnessed more smiles, passionate conversations, and heartwarming interactions than I have during my time at Barnard. Being able to show prospective students and families this magical place as a Student Admissions Representative brings me more joy than I can put into words. I will forever cherish Barnard for instilling in me a desire to be a lifelong learner and bringing me friendships that will extend far beyond the gates of campus."
Claire '27
Meet Our Tour Guides
Alexa ’27
Alexa is a computer science major from Mexico City who loves being a little bit of everything: builder, cinephile, traveler, and lifelong learner. She is passionate about technology, design, and the ways they can be used to understand and improve the world around us. In her free time, she enjoys Pilates, exploring NYC, and adding movies to her ever-growing Letterboxd watchlist.
Chancey ‘27
Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Chancey is double-majoring in art history/visual arts and political science. Becoming a BSAR due to her passion for accessible higher-education, Chancey now leads the access committee, working on the same programming she utilized as a FLI applicant. Outside of her classes, Chancey is the press chair for Bacchanal and interns at a music publication off-campus.
Ananna ‘28
Ananna grew up in New York City and attended high school in Murray Hill, Manhattan, just a few stops away from Barnard. After attending Barnard Bound, she applied Early Decision, knowing Barnard was the place for her. She is majoring in Economics with minors in Psychology and Science & Public Policy. A passionate sports fan, especially when it comes to basketball, she works with Columbia Athletics on campus and is interning with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., supporting the corporate team for the New York Knicks and Rangers.