Barnard College

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Barnard College

Apply for first-year Apply for transfer

Since its founding in 1889, Barnard has been a distinguished leader in higher education, offering a rigorous liberal arts foundation to young women whose curiosity, drive, and exuberance set them apart. Ours is a diverse intellectual community in a unique learning environment that provides the best of all worlds: small, intimate classes in a collaborative liberal arts setting dedicated to the advancement of women with the vast resources of Columbia University just steps away-in the heart of vibrant and electric New York City.

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Academic Programs

4+1 Engineering
4+1 Masters Programs
Art & Design
Economics
Education
Government/Political Science
Liberal Arts
Performing Arts
Research
Science
Social Science
Visual Arts
Writing

Student experience

Athletics
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Barnard's application process is contextual and holistic. Most competitive applicants have taken four years of each of the five core subject areas: English, math, science, foreign language, and social science. Barnard offers a binding Early Decision plan, intended for students who passionately believe that Barnard is their first choice college, and regular decision.

Transfer

Transfers find Barnard to be a welcoming and supportive community and are drawn to the flexible general education requirements, personal academic and career advising, access to New York City, and benefit from the many advantages of the partnership with Columbia University. A student who has completed 24-60 transferable credits following high school is considered a transfer applicant. Students with fewer than 24 credits must apply as a first-year student. We do not admit second-semester first-year students. A maximum of 60 points can be transferred into Barnard.

Additional Information

Barnard is need-blind for US citizens and permanent residents. The College is need-aware for International citizens and transfer students. Barnard does not offer any merit scholarships. The College makes every effort to meet demonstrated need, working closely with each family to answer your questions and help you make the best financial choices.

Visit us

Barnard offers several opportunities to connect with us – virtually and in-person. For those that would like an in-person experience, we offer student-led campus tours in Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. The one-hour tour is led by a current Barnard student and covers academics, campus life, student services, and residential living. In addition, our Admissions Visitor Center is open Mon-Fri from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Feel free to drop by when you visit our campus. Barnard Student Admissions Representatives are available to answer any of your questions. The Barnard Store is located in the Diana Center and maintains an online presence as well. If you would like to connect with us virtually, sign up to attend a virtual Information session or a virtual live tour. Dates and times can be found on our website.

Your application to Barnard is more than a list of your accomplishments. For us, it is a window into who you are — your values, your interests, your whole self.
Christina Lopez, Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management, Admissions Office