What kind of students does Barnard want?

Barnard students change the world and how we view it. They are bold, thoughtful, analytical, intrepid and ambitious. They love to learn and make connections from the classroom to the world around them. The admissions team seeks candidates such as these to fill our first-year and transfer classes.

What does it take to get into Barnard?

With a GPA of 4, Barnard College requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.

What are the demographics of Barnard College?

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The enrolled student population at Barnard College is 40.6% White, 18.3% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7% Two or More Races, 5.59% Black or African American, and 0.0329% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Does Barnard care about demonstrated interest?

Barnard does not track demonstrated interest. This experience is for prospective students only. Prospective students' parents/guardians and counselors are welcome to connect with the Office of Admissions at [email protected].

What does Barnard College focus on?

Institutional Areas of Focus

Barnard is committed to fostering STEM as a critical component of the liberal arts, health and wellness, social mobility and access, and lifelong success.

What You Need To Know About Barnard College....

What is the most popular major at Barnard?

Barnard College is a higher education institution located in New York County, NY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Barnard College were Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (64 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (59 degrees), and General History (48 degrees).

What makes Barnard so special?

while partnered in an historic alliance with Columbia University, Barnard is unique in its educational mission and maintains an independent campus, faculty, administration, trust- ees, operating budget, and endowment.

Can I get into Barnard with a 3.7 GPA?

Because Barnard is very highly competitive, you have a low likelihood of acceptance. It is important that you earn at least a 3.85 GPA to have a good shot at getting in. Additionally, you need to score a 1490 on the SAT and optimally 1550 to place yourself in a strong position.

Does Barnard accept nonbinary students?

No. Barnard accepts applications from those who consistently live and identify as women.

Does Barnard care about AP scores?

Class Placement & Exemptions: The AP/IB score can determine placement into Barnard class sequences and/or exemptions from course requirements. If the AP credit is to be used as a substitute for a major requirement, students must take another course in its place.

Is it harder to get into Barnard or Columbia?

Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then Columbia University in the City of New York is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.

How liberal is Barnard?

For every one conservative student, there are roughly 10.6 liberal students.

Does Barnard share dorms with Columbia?

Barnard / Columbia Housing Exchange

A limited number of upperclass Barnard & Columbia students may live in the other school's campus housing. This is only possible as part of the Room Selection process in the Spring for the following academic year.

What does Barnard look for in applicants?

Barnard College is selective and looking for students who excel academically. In other words, you should take rigorous high school courses in varying subjects. Take AP courses in your strong subject areas to meet the assumed Barnard GPA standards.

Is it harder to get into Barnard or NYU?

Is New York University (NYU) or Barnard College Harder to get into? Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then Barnard College is more difficult to get into.

Do you go to Barnard if you go to Columbia?

Yes you can. Barnard College is one of 20 schools within Columbia University. While it has its own trustees and administration, Barnard is closely affiliated with Columbia.

Can a guy go to Barnard?

Because we are women's colleges, after all, dedicated both philosophically and legally to educating only women. Federal law permits us to discriminate in admissions on the basis of sex, and we do. We do not accept men for admission.

Can men at Columbia take classes at Barnard?

If you are majoring in Architecture, Dance, or Theatre, most of your classes will be at Barnard. Barnard has an incredible dance department with bucket-list worthy classes. Only caveat, if you are a STEM major you cannot fulfill some major requirements at Barnard.

Can Barnard and Columbia students room together?

Barnard students living at Columbia may occupy housing for the same time period as CU students living in Columbia residence halls (which may not match the occupancy dates for Barnard housing). For check-in dates and locations, visit the Columbia Housing website.

Can I get into Barnard with 1400 SAT?

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1430, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1530. In other words, a 1430 places you below average, while a 1530 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Barnard College, but they really want to see at least a 1430 to have a chance at being considered.

Is Barnard a hard school?

Academics at Barnard (and at Columbia, where you will most likely take at least a few courses) are definitely rigorous. Classes tend to be small, which requires a high level of participation- and consequently, you need to be able to keep up with the readings and assignments in order to contribute in class.

Does Barnard look at grades?

GPA Requirements The GPA requirements for getting into Barnard are to have around a 3.85 high school GPA .

Is Wellesley or Barnard better?

Wellesley gets significantly more competitive and more accomplished students than Barnard. Thus Wellesley is appropriately ranked significantly higher in the US News rankings that Columbia alumni frequently cite, and applicants who get into both schools overwhelmingly choose Wellesley.

Are students happy at Barnard?

Barnard has made me so incredibly happy and grateful. I love life as a student in the city, supported by the most talented, intelligent and kind group of women, and always being able to look forward to my classes that I am actually interested in.

Is Barnard worth the money?

Below Average Value Nationwide

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Barnard College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)