
New York, NY
Highly Selective
Graduation
Barnard College is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in New York, New York. With an enrollment of approximately 3,219 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. Barnard College is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 8% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 92% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $80,516 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $39,253 per year.
Acceptance Rate
8%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
92%
Enrollment
3,219
Total students
Median Earnings
$80,516
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,246
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,246
Per year
Average Net Price
$39,253
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1460–1550
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
32 – 34
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1460
Median
1498
75th
1550
SAT Math
25th
730
Median
748
75th
780
ACT Composite
25th
32
Median
33
75th
34
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$157,012
10-Year Earnings
$805,160
ROI Multiple
5.1×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students