8.8%
Acceptance Rate
$69,888
Avg Cost (In-State)
$69,888
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
93%
Graduation Rate
3,264
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 4
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
3
Letters of Rec
3
Application Fee
$75
Interview
Available
Essays: Common App personal essay plus 2 Barnard-specific supplemental essays
Note: Applicants are encouraged to interview with alumni; additional materials like art portfolios or music recordings may be submitted
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$60,411
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$80,516
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | $85,860 | $111,909 | 46 |
| Political Science and Government. | $57,298 | $77,805 | 40 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $44,055 | $65,644 | 40 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $40,414 | $61,327 | 37 |
| Area Studies. | $34,142 | $66,117 | 30 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | $40,294 | $79,807 | 27 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | $24,569 | $66,787 | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $107,434 | — | 24 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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