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Barnard College

Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027-6598

Official telephone: (212) 854-5262
Fax number: (212) 280-8797
Website: https://barnard.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 2
Application fee: $75
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,500
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average SAT I: 735 verbal, 743 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1430 - 1530
Average ACT: 35 English, 31 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 33%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 12,005
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,056
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,597
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 66
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 71%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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