Tuition and Fees
Tuition | Housing | Meal Plans | Study Abroad | Other Fees
Tuition from September 2026 through May 2027
| Tuition for all undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester. |
$73,120 per year ($36,560 per semester) |
| Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies. |
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| Comprehensive Fee: This includes the Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$2,472 per year ($1,236 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance: Barnard Students are required to carry health insurance. If you do not have health insurance coverage, you may purchase the health policy provided through Barnard by Aetna Student Health. If you are covered under your parents' health plan, you may opt out of Barnard's insurance at University Health Plans by August 28, 2026. However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students waive the health insurance by the payment deadline. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ. |
$5,126 for the academic year: -- $2,014 Fall 2026 semester coverage (8/22/26 - 01/11/27) -- $3,112 Spring + Summer 2027 semester coverage (01/11/27 - 08/21/27) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Housing Type | Cost Per Year | Cost Per Semester |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy _ First-Year Rate | $14,054 | $7,027 |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy _ UpperClass Rate | $14,190 | $7,095 |
| Studio Single Apartment | $23,126 | $11,563 |
Meal Plans
All residential and full-time non-residential students must enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2026-27
| Standard or Kosher Plans: | Meal Plan Points per semester | Full Year | Per Term |
| Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + 150 Pts. | 150 Points | $9,204 |
$4,602 |
| Flex 150 meals per term + 625 Pts. | 625 Points | $6,380 | $3,190 |
| Flex 125 Plan: 125 meals per term + 400 Pts. | 400 Points | $5,136 | $2,568 |
| Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + 200 Pts. | 200 Points | $2.922 | $1,461 |
| Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 Pts. | 150 points | $1,350 | $675 |
| Convenience 500 Points-Only Plan | 500 Points | $1,200 | $600 |
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2026 Semester -- August 31, 2026
- Spring 2027 Semester -- January 11, 2027
Study Abroad
After a student commits to a program, tuition and fees, plus health insurance (if applicable), payable to Barnard, are due by August 1, 2026, for the Fall 2026 semester, or by December 1, 2026, for the Spring 2027 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your invoice be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been settled in full.
The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at the rates specified by the institution.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $550 | |
| Fall - International Students, Full-Year VISP Students, & Fall Exchange Students | $650 | |
| Spring - Transfers (Spring 2027) | $275 | |
| VISP & Exchange (Spring 2027) | $325 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $66 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $116 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $ TBD | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | The progressive fee starts at | $100 |
| For complete info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item | $25 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa, requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $160 | |
Tuition | Housing | Meal Plans | Study Abroad | Other Fees
Tuition from September 2025 through May 2026
| Tuition for all undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester. |
$70,644 per year ($35,322 per semester) |
| Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies. |
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| Comprehensive Fee: This includes the Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$2,389 per year ($1,194.50 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance: Barnard Students are required to carry health insurance. If you do not have health insurance coverage, you may purchase the health policy provided through Barnard by Aetna Student Health. If you are covered under your parents' health plan, you may opt out of Barnard's insurance at University Health Plans by August 22, 2025. However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students waive the health insurance by the payment deadline. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ. |
$4,828 for the academic year: -- $1,910 Fall 2025 semester coverage (8/22/25 - 01/11/26) -- $2,918 Spring + Summer 2026 semester coverage (01/11/26 - 08/21/26) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Housing Type | Cost Per Year | Cost Per Semester |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy | $13,712 | $6,856 |
| Studio Single Apartment | $22,342 | $11,171 |
Meal Plans
All residential and full-time non-residential students must enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2025-26
| Standard or Kosher Plans: | Meal Plan Points per semester | Full Year | Per Term |
| Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + 150 Pts. | 150 Points | $8,979 |
$4,489.50 |
| Flex 150 meals per term + 625 Pts. | 625 Points | $6,163 | $3,081.50 |
| Flex 125 Plan: 125 meals per term + 400 Pts. | 400 Points | $4,962 | $2,481 |
| Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + 200 Pts. | 200 Points | $2,822 | $1,411 |
| Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 Pts. | 150 points | $1,304 | $652 |
| Convenience 500 Points-Only Plan | 500 Points | $1,158 | $579 |
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2025 Semester -- August 25, 2025
- Spring 2026 Semester -- January 12, 2026
Study Abroad
After a student commits to a program, tuition and fees, plus health insurance (if applicable), payable to Barnard, are due by August 4, 2025, for the Fall 2025 semester, or by December 1, 2025, for the Spring 2026 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your invoice be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been settled in full.
The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at the rates specified by the institution.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $550 | |
| Fall - International Students, Full-Year VISP Students, & Fall Exchange Students | $650 | |
| Spring - Transfers (Spring 2026) | $275 | |
| VISP & Exchange (Spring 2026) | $325 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $61 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $116 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $2,389 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | The progressive fee starts at | $75 |
| For complete info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item | $25 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $160 | |
Tuition | Housing | Meal Plans | Study Abroad | Other Fees
Tuition from September 2024 through May 2025
| Tuition for all undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester. |
$67,602 per year ($33,801 per semester) |
| Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies. |
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| Comprehensive Fee: This includes the Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$2,286 per year ($1,143 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance: Barnard Students are required to carry health insurance. If you do not have health insurance coverage, you may purchase the health policy provided through Barnard by Aetna Student Health. If you are covered under your parent's health plan, you may opt out of Barnard's insurance at University Health Plans by August 23, 2024. However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students waive the health insurance by the payment deadline. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ. |
$4,581 for the academic year: -- $1,800 Fall 2024 semester coverage (8/22/24 - 01/11/25) -- $2,781 Spring + Summer 2025 semester coverage (01/11/25 - 08/21/25) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Housing Type | Cost Per Year | Cost Per Semester |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy | $13,122 | $6,561 |
| Studio Single Apartment | $21,380 | $10,690 |
Meal Plans
All residential and full-time non-residential students must enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2024-25
| Standard or Kosher Plans: | Meal Plan Points per semester | Full Year | Per Term |
| Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + 150 Pts. | 150 Points | $8,592 |
$4,296 |
| Flex 150 meals per term + 625 Pts. | 625 Points | $5,898 | $2,949 |
| Flex 125 Plan: 125 meals per term + 400 Pts. | 400 Points | $4,748 | $2,374 |
| Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + 200 Pts. | 200 Points | $2,700 | $1,350 |
| Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 Pts. | 150 points | $1,248 | $624 |
| Convenience 500 Points-Only Plan | 500 Points | $1,108 | $554 |
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2024 Semester -- August 26, 2024
- Spring 2024 Semester -- January 13, 2025
Study Abroad
After a student Commits to a program, tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $33,978, plus either $1,800 health insurance (fall semester) or $2,781 (spring and summer semesters together, if applicable) payable to Barnard. The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at their rates.
Payment of Barnard charges is due in full by August 5, 2024, for the Fall 2024 semester and by December 1, 2024, for the Spring 2025 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your invoice be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been settled in full.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $550 | |
| Fall - International Students | $650 | |
| Spring - Transfers | $275 | |
| VISP & Exchange | $325 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $61 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $116 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $2,254 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | The progressive fee starts at | $75 |
| For complete info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item | $25 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $160 | |
Tuition | Housing | Meal Plans | Study Abroad | Other Fees
Tuition from September 2023 through May 2024
| Tuition for all undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester. |
$64,078 per year ($32,039 per semester) |
| Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies. |
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| Comprehensive Fee: Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$2,168 per year ($1,084 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance: Students who are admitted as Spring Transfers or Re-enrolling at the College for Spring 2024 after a leave of absence and are covered under their parent's health plan may opt-out of Barnard's insurance can opt-out from November X, 2023, until January X, 2024, at University Health Plans. However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students waive the health insurance by their spring semester payment deadline. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ. |
$4,304 for the academic year: -- $1,687 Fall 2023 semester coverage (8/22/22 - 01/11/24) -- $2,617 Spring + Summer 2024 semester coverage (01/11/24 - 08/21/24) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Housing Type | Cost Per Year | Cost Per Semester |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy | $12,438 | $6,219 |
| Studio Single Apartment | $20,264 | $10,132 |
Meal Plans
All residential and full-time non-residential students are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2023-24
| Standard or Kosher Plans: | Meal Plan Points per semester | Full Year | Per Term |
| Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + 150 Pts. | 150 Points | $8,144 | $4,072 |
| Flex 150 meals per term + 625 Pts. | 625 Points | $5,590 | $2,795 |
| Flex 125 Plan: 125 meals per term + 400 Pts. | 400 Points | $4,500 | $2,250 |
| Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + 200 Pts. | 200 Points | $2,558 | $1,279 |
| Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 Pts. | 150 points | $1,182 | $591 |
| Convenience 500 Points-Only Plan | 500 Points | $1,050 | $525 |
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2023 Semester -- August 28, 2023
- Spring 2024 Semester -- January 8, 2024
Study Abroad
After a student Commits to a program, tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $32,097, plus either $TBD health insurance (fall semester) or $TBD health insurance (spring and summer semesters together) payable to Barnard. The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at their own rates.
Payment of Barnard charges is due in full by August 4, 2023, for the Fall 2023 semester and by December 1, 2023, for the Spring 2024 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your invoice be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been settled in full.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $550 | |
| Fall - International Students | $650 | |
| Spring - Transfers | $275 | |
| VISP & Exchange | $325 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $58 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $110 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $2,136 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | Progressive fee starts at | $75 |
| For full info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item | $25 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $160 | |
Tuition from September 2022 through May 2023
| Tuition for all undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester. |
$60,478.00 per year ($30,239.00 per semester) |
| Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies. |
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| Comprehensive Fee: Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$2,047.00 per year ($1,023.50 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance: Students who are admitted as Spring Transfers or Re-enrolling at the College for Spring 2023 after a leave of absence and are covered under their parent's health plan may opt-out of Barnard's insurance can opt-out from November 16, 2022, until January 11, 2023, at University Health Plans. However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students waive the health insurance by their spring semester payment deadline. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ. |
$4,076.00 for the academic year: -- $1,602 Fall 2022 semester coverage (8/22/22 - 01/11/23) -- $2,474 Spring + Summer 2023 semester coverage (01/12/23 - 08/21/23) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Housing Type | Cost Per Year | Cost Per Semester |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy | $11,738 | $5,869 |
| Studio Single Apartment | $19,126 | $9,563 |
Meal Plans
All residential and full-time non-residential students are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2022-23
| Standard or Kosher Plans: | Meal Plan Points per semester | Full Year | Per Term |
| Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + 120 Pts. | 120 Points | $7,626 | $3,813 |
| Flex 150 meals per term + 625 Pts. | 625 Points | $5,275 | $2,637.50 |
| Flex 100 Plan: 100 meals per term + 400 Pts. | 400 Points | $3,482 | $1,741 |
| Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + 200 Pts. | 200 Points | $2,413 | $1,206.50 |
| Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 Pts. | 150 points | $1,115 | $ 557.50 |
| Convenience 400 Points-Only Plan | 400 Points | $ 897 | $ 448.50 |
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2022 Semester -- August 29, 2022
- Spring 2023 Semester -- January 9, 2023
Study Abroad
After a student Commits to a program, tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $30,403.50, plus either $1,602 health insurance (fall semester) or $2,474 health insurance (spring and summer semesters together) payable to Barnard. The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at their own rates.
Payment of Barnard charges are due in full by August 1, 2022, for the Fall 2022 semester and by December 1, 2022, for the Spring 2023 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your Barnard invoice also be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved in full.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $ 400 | |
| Fall - International Students | $ 550 | |
| Spring | $ 250 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $ 100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $ 600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $ 54.50 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $ 110 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $ 600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $ 100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500.00 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $2,016.00 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $ 50 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | Progressive fee starts at | $ 75 (starting fee) |
| For full info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item | $ 20 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $ 30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $ 100 | |
Tuition from September 2021 through May 2022
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Tuition for all undergraduate students: |
$57,734.00 per year ($28,867.00 per semester) |
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Tuition for Resumed Education: |
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Comprehensive Fee: Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance. |
$1,953.00 per year ($977.00 for Fall and $976 for Spring) |
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Student Health Insurance: |
$3,332.00 for the academic year:
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Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
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Housing Type |
Cost Per Year |
Cost Per Semester |
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Multiple or Single Occupancy |
$11,206 |
$5,603 |
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Studio Apartment |
$18,258 |
$9,129 |
Meal Plans
All full-time dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2021-22
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Standard or Kosher Plans: |
Meal Plan Points per semester |
Full Year |
Per Term |
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* Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + |
120 Points |
$7,280 |
$3,640 |
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** Flex 150 meals per term + |
625 Points |
$5,036 |
$2,518 |
| *** Flex 100 Plan: 100 meals per term + |
400 Points |
$3,324 |
$1,662 |
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*** Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + |
200 Points |
$2,304 |
$1,152 |
| *** Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + | 150 points | $1,064 | $ 532 |
| **** Convenience 400 Points-Only Plan | 400 Points | $ 856 | $ 428 |
Meals and Points
Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.
Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.
Barnard students can swipe in guests for meals up to the total value of the meal plan.
In addition, Barnard students can add meals throughout the year in increments of 5 and 10, and 20 and points in increments of $25 as needed through Chartwells.
Barnard students may use their meal plans at Hewitt Dining Hall and the Diana Dining Room on Barnard’s campus or John Jay, Ferris-Booth, and JJ’s Place on Columbia’s campus.
Meal Plan Selection
Barnard students are automatically enrolled in the default meal plan based on their residence. However, if a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements below, the student may select a plan by August 25 on the StarRez Portal and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.
* First-year students in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan (19 meals per week + 120 dining points per term).
** Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, Sulzberger Halls) must enroll in a Barnard Flex 150 meals per term + 625 points as a minimum.
*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing are automatically enrolled in the Flex 100 Meal Plan (100 meals per term + 400 points) but may opt into any other plan. See Changing a Meal Plan Selection below.
**** All full-time non-resident students are enrolled in a Convenience Plan (400 points only). Non-residential students may opt-out of the meal plan or upgrade to any other Barnard plan by August 25. See Changing Meal Plan Selection below.
Columbia students must complete a meal contract at (Forms and Links) and submit it to Barnard Bursar each term. In addition, Columbia students must submit full payment with their dining contracts. If paying by check, mail the meal contract and payment to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6598. Otherwise, you may pay online at barnard.afford.com and submit the meal contract by scan (bursar@barnard.edu), fax (212-280-8941), or mail (Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).
Changing a Meal Plan Selection
The deadline to change or drop (non-residential students only) a meal plan is:
- August 25, 2021, for the Fall 2021 semester.
- January 7, 2022, for the Spring 2022 semester.
Study Abroad
Barnard's study abroad program information will be available in early November.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
| Fall | $ 400 | |
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Fall - International Students |
$ 550 |
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| Spring | $ 250 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $ 100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $ 600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $ 50 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $ 110 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $ 600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $ 100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $500.00 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $1,925 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $ 75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult the linked Cancellation Policy | Cancellation Policy |
| Late Payment Fee | Progressive fee starts at | $ 75 (starting fee) |
| For full info on progressive late payment fees, please see here. | ||
| Returned payment fee | per item |
$ 20 |
| Returned payment fee - Nelnet | per item | $ 30 |
| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $ 100 | |
Tuition from September 2020 through April 2021
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Tuition for all undergraduate students: Students are expected to enroll full-time and will be charged for the Fall and Spring terms at the full-time tuition rate. However, the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar provides students the flexibility to take their required courses over three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) at the cost of two semesters. |
$55,781 per year ($27,890.50 per semester) |
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Tuition for Resumed Education: Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies |
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Comprehensive Fee: |
$1,887 per year ($943.50 per semester) |
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Student Health Insurance: To avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students opt out by the spring semester payment deadline by December 14, 2020. Students who do not complete the waiver process by the deadline of January 8, 2021, will be enrolled in the entire enrollment period's health insurance plan. |
$3,385 for the academic year:
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Housing
Juniors and seniors who are eligible to be on campus for the Spring 2021 semester; their room and charge will appear on their bills.
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.
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Housing Type |
Cost For Spring 2021 Semester |
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Single Occupancy |
$5,052 |
Meal Plans
For the Spring 2021 semester, all students residing in Barnard College housing must enroll in a Barnard meal plan. Commuters are not required to enroll in a meal plan.
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Standard or Kosher Plans: |
Meal Plan Points per semester |
Per Term |
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Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week + |
120 Points |
$3,515.00 |
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* Standard Plan: 150 meals per term + |
625 Points |
$2,432.50 |
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** Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term + |
200 Points |
$1,112.50 |
Meals and Points
Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited. Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.
Although students will be able to upgrade to the Platinum Plan or downgrade to the Flex 75 Plan, they will need to participate in meal plan delivery if they are required to quarantine or isolate during the semester.
Quarantine or isolation meals will be deducted from each student's meal plan, so students should plan accordingly. If a student runs out of meals, they will be responsible for the additional costs for daily meals while in quarantine/isolation meal coverage. If you have questions about quarantine/isolations meal coverage, you may contact spring2021@barnard.edu.
Barnard students may purchase meals throughout the year in increments of 5, 10, 20 swipes and points in increments of $25 as needed directly from Chartwells.
Barnard students may use their meal plans at Hewitt Dining Hall, Liz's Place, Milstein Center, and the Diana Dining Room on Barnard's campus or John Jay, Ferris-Booth, and JJ's Place on Columbia's campus.
Students may change their Spring 2021 meal plan on the Meal Plan Change Form through December 18, 2020.
Meal Plan Defaults
Students residing in Barnard campus housing (regardless of their building assignment) will be enrolled in the Standard Plan (150 Meal per term + 625 points). Students can change their meal plans starting November 13.
Barnard College Students residing at 600 W 113th St will be enrolled in the CU Plan A . Students may change to any CU Meal Plan listed on the change form.
Students residing off-campus or commuting from home will not be eligible to purchase a meal plan or points for the spring 2021 semester.
Meal Plan Selection
Barnard students are automatically enrolled in the default meal plan based on their residence. If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, the student may select a plan by December 18 on the Meal Plan Change Form and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.
Columbia students for Spring 2021 are not eligible to enroll in a Barnard Meal Plan. However, Columbia students may purchase meal swipes in increments of 5, 10, and 20 and points in increments through the Chartwells site.
Submitted forms must have the student's actual signature (not a typed font). If you cannot fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us. Changing a Meal Plan Selection
The deadline to drop or change a meal plan for each semester:
- September 11, 2020, for the Fall 2020 semester.
- December 18, 2020, for the Spring 2021 semester.
Study Abroad
Barnard's study abroad program has been suspended for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Other Fees (where applicable)
| Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students): | ||
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Fall Fall - International Students |
$ 400 $ 550 |
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| Spring | $ 200 | |
| Registration in absentia: | per semester at CU | $ 100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $ 600 | |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 | |
| Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) | $ 50 | |
| Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) | $ 110 | |
| Domestic Study Leave: | per semester | $ 600 |
| per year | $1,000 | |
| Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution | $ 100 | |
| Course fees (per course): | ||
| Music Lessons | $1,000 | |
| Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) | $1,860 | |
| Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) | $ 75 | |
| Housing Cancelation Fee | Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. | up to 100% of rent |
| Late Payment Fee | Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period. | $ 75 |
| Returned payment fee | per item |
$ 20 |
| Returned payment fee - TMS/Nelnet | per item | $ 30 |
| Readmission fee |
$ 100 |
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| Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form | $ 100 | |