Facts & Stats

Founded in 1889, Barnard College is devoted to empowering young women to pursue their passions. The College's singular combination of excellence across the arts and sciences, world-class faculty, the vast academic resources of Columbia University, and access to New York City’s infinite opportunities prepares our students for long-term success.

Campus
Location: New York, NY USA
4 acres in Morningside Heights

Admissions (Class of 2025)

10,395 Applicants
1,192 Admits

View the first-year class profile (Class of 2025)

Enrollment (Fall 2021)

769 first-year students
3,008 undergraduate students (excluding study abroad)
  44% students of color
  13% international students
  14% first in their families to attend college
  16% recipients of Pell grants
In 2021, U.S. students came from 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 51 foreign countries. International students came from 58 countries.

97% returning as sophomores after first-year (cohort entering Fall 2020)

Barnard is an independent institution with its own policies, endowment, and trustees. Our singular agreement with Columbia University means that Barnard is considered one of Columbia University’s four undergraduate colleges and students have access to libraries, facilities and activities on both campuses; Barnard students compete in NCAA Division 1 athletics through the Columbia-Barnard Athletic Consortium; Barnard and Columbia undergraduate students cross-register in courses at both institutions; and students receive a diploma both from Barnard College and from Columbia University.