Barnard College

Barnard College is a private liberal arts college in New York, NY, known for its womens college, liberal arts focus, and columbia university affiliation. With an acceptance rate of 9%, Barnard is one of the most selective colleges in the United States, typically enrolling around 697 students each year. Barnard is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1480–1540, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Students who apply Early Decision are admitted at 26%, more than double the regular decision rate of 9%, making Early Decision one of the most significant strategic levers available to applicants. Barnard meets 100% of demonstrated financial need; the average net price for families earning under $30,000 is $11,600.