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Students attend Barnard College in New York, New York, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Barnard College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, drama and performing arts, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Barnard College is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 27% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 650. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 640 and 710. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 2,356 students at the school (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (212) 854-2014
Financial Aid Phone: (212) 854-2154
http://www.barnard.edu
Barnard College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 360 | English, economics, political science, history, American studies, urban studies, Asian studies, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 65 | psychology |
| Science | 47 | biology, biopsychology, biochemistry, chemistry, astrophysics, physics, environmental biology, astronomy |
| Fine Arts | 42 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | dance, drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | film studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | architecture, architectural history |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Barnard College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 585 | 56 |
In 2005, Barnard College had a total enrollment of 2,356 students (2,320 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 30% |
| New Jersey | 13% |
| California | 9% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Barnard College offers campus housing for 2,112 of its 2,320 (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 | 4,431 | 1,216 | 27% | 571 | 47% |
| Women | 4,431 | 1,216 | 27% | 571 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 710 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (212) 854-2014
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,676 |
| Room and board | $ 11,126 |
| Room charge | $ 6,764 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,362 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,250 |
Financial Aid:
Barnard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (212) 854-2154
Barnard College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $118,031 | 22 | $114,764 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $80,058 | 14 | $76,109 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $60,486 | 34 | $62,164 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,658 | 14 | $49,232 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $57,068 | 21 | $57,310 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 78 | $84,601 | 105 | $72,349 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Ivy Group |
| Track | Ivy Group |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural History and Criticism, General
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
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
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Latin Language and Literature
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
Biopsychology
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% |  |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (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% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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