Institutional Spotlight: Barnard College


by Katherine Hancock

Today's College Spotlight post features a college that will be attending the Joyce Ivy​ ​College Admissions Symposium (JCAS). The JIF blog​ ​team also releases posts detailing colleges that are JIF summer program partners and wihch JIF alumni are currently attending.

Institution Name: Barnard College

Location: New York, NY

Type of Institution: Private Women's Liberal Arts College

Size/population: 2360 students

Name of admissions officer who will be at JCAS: Nikki Chambers

Admissions: www.barnard.edu

Financial aid: Barnard is need-blind in the admissions process and meets 100% of demonstrated need with grants, loans, and work study. Last year’s average annual grant was $41,722.

Student To Faculty Ratio:​ 8:1

Average Class Size​: 15 students

Most Popular Majors:​ 

  • English
  • Psychology
  • Political science
  • Economics
  • Biology


Study Abroad: Students may choose between around 150 preapproved programs in more than 50 countries

Sports: ​Yes, Middlebury has 16 NCAA varsity teams which compete at the Division I level in the Ivy Leageu (competes under Colombia University)

Popular Clubs & Activities: ​There are many at Barnard such as theatre, literary societies, and community service groups, and if none suit you, you can also participate in Colombia's!

Acceptance Rate: ​16%

Admissions Requirements: ​Common Application, must submit an ACT or SAT I

Early Decision: ​Yes, Deadline for Early Decision I = November 1st and Regular Decision = January 1st

Tuition: ​Tuition = $46,040 Room & Board = $14,660

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