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Barnard College is a private women’s college of liberal arts located in New York, United States. It was established in the year 1889. The college campus spreads across an area of 4 acres. Barnard College awards a number of bachelor and master degrees in more than 50 areas of study. The college also provides Off-campus opportunities and double and joint degree programs. The institution's student body consists of national as well as international students from over 45 states in the U.S. and 35 countries around the world.
Barnard College’s athletics department fields more than 12 women's sports teams. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and Ivy League. Their official mascot is Millie, the dancing Barnard Bear. The teams participate in sports such as cross country, basketball, softball, track and field, and field hockey.
Students attend Barnard College in New York, NY, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Barnard College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Barnard College is known for its programs in mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Barnard College only let in 29% of those who applied in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 640. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 700.
Barnard College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Barnard College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 2,346 students at the school (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Barnard College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Barnard College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Barnard College values student athletics, and belongs to the Ivy Group.
More complete details are provided below.
Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-6598
General Phone: (212) 854-5262
http://www.barnard.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 353 | English, economics, political science, history, American studies, anthropology, Asian studies, urban studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 37 | art history and criticism |
| Science | 34 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, environmental biology, astrophysics, astronomy |
| Medicine | 23 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama, dance |
| Architecture And Planning | 10 | architecture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | film studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Barnard College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 597 | 58 |
In 2007, Barnard College had a total enrollment of 2,346 students (2,313 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 46% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 29% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| California | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| (International Students) | 6% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Barnard College offers campus housing for 2,122 of its 2,313 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,574 | 1,315 | 29% | 559 | 43% |
| Women | 4,574 | 1,315 | 29% | 559 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 640 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Verbal | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 35,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 35,190 |
| Room and board | $ 11,546 |
| Room charge | $ 7,142 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,404 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,112 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,326 |
Financial Aid:
Barnard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270800)
Barnard College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 48 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $133,904 | 27 | $129,805 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $89,792 | 15 | $89,151 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $71,581 | 43 | $68,664 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $47,990 | 13 | $55,324 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 8 | $57,254 | 22 | $63,413 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $98,508 | 120 | $82,574 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
French Studies
German Language and Literature
German Studies
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Linguistics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Russian Studies
Slavic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Barnard College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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