Barnard College: Review & Facts
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Barnard College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,445 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1889 and is one of the 60 schools located in New York City, New York.Academic Offerings
At Barnard College you can receive your bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
71
Barnard College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 71 majors. The most popular concentrations are Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Biology, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Barnard College student retention rate is excellent at 96% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.
Student Retention
96%
Good
The graduation rate at Barnard is great: 91%.Student to faculty ratio at Barnard is good: 10:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition charges are extremely high, about $60,500 a year. The additional fees at Barnard College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,100, which comes to a total of $62,600 per year.Read the details about Barnard College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
9%
Hard
As reported in recent data, 12,009 applications were submitted and 1,056 were accepted, so it is extremely challenging to get admitted at this school.This college might accept your advanced placement credits for admission.
Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Barnard in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$11,700
High
Barnard provides study abroad programs.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Barnard College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
Grade
C
Unsafe
Barnard offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $11,700 a year.Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Barnard College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.
ROTC
Available
Available
Yes
Based on the college crime information, Barnard College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Barnard College Location and Address
Postal Address:Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York City, New York
10027-6598, USA
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