Admissions Overview
The admission process at Barnard College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Barnard College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
8%
Extremely Selective
Application Volume
11,803
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
76%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Barnard College has a 8% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Barnard College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$75
Non-refundable application fee
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
High School GPA
OptionalStandardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalHigh School Class Rank
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Barnard College. About 33% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,453 to 1,550. Additionally, about 17% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 34.
SAT Scores
33% of students submitted400
1600
1453 – 1550
200
800
723 – 770
200
800
730 – 780
ACT Scores
17% of students submitted1
36
32 – 34
1
36
34 – 35
1
36
28 – 35
Admission Statistics
11,803 students applied to Barnard. Of those, 8% were accepted (940 students). Of these 940 accepted students, 711 chose to enroll.
11,803
Total Applicants
940
Students Admitted
711
Students Enrolled
8%
Acceptance Rate