Barnard proudly extended invitations to an extraordinary cohort of young women selected from nearly 11,000 applications from across the country and around the world. These students are ready to step into their fearless future at Barnard, and beyond.
The admitted students represent 49 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, as well as 58 countries. This class has remarkable achievements: an average SAT score of 1500; an average ACT score of 34; among those who reported class rank, 94% placed in the top 10% of their graduating class; and nearly a quarter are Pell Grant recipients. They have conducted research, led organizations, performed on stages, and already begun shaping the communities around them.
This year marks Barnard’s second largest QuestBridge cohort, with 13 students who were admitted through the QuestBridge National College Match process, and an additional 43 QuestBridge Affiliated Scholars.
Whether their passions lie in climate science, public health, the arts, or emerging technologies, the admitted women of the Class of 2030 are deeply attuned to the world and eager to engage with it in meaningful ways. They are biologists who are also artists, scientists who care deeply about storytelling, thinkers who value both individual thought and collective experience.
One in four (25%) is the first in their family to attend a four-year college, and they bring with them an enthusiasm for Barnard.
"What struck our team this year was the extraordinary depth these students brought to every part of their applications," said Jennifer Fondiller '88, Vice President for Enrollment and External Affairs. "They are not just accomplished — they are reflective, curious, and purposeful. These admitted students are multidimensional, dialed into the world around them, and eager to engage with it in meaningful ways. We are so excited to welcome them into our community."
Admitted students applied from more than 5,000 high schools around the country and world, and identified 46 different majors as their first-choice area of study — a testament to the breadth of intellectual curiosity this class embodies.
“They are not just accomplished. They are thoughtful, engaged, and evolving,” said Fondiller. We are so excited to welcome them into the Class of 2030.”
Throughout April, admitted students will have the opportunity to connect with Barnard faculty, current students, administrators, and alumnae through in-person and virtual events — a chance to experience firsthand the vibrant community that awaits them in Morningside Heights.
Admitted students have until May 1 to make their enrollment decisions.