Barnard College

Since 1889, Barnard College has had boldness in its DNA. Located on a 4.5-acre campus in New York City, Barnard College offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit community of more than 3,000 trailblazing women paired with the extensive resources, coeducational partnership, and Division I Ivy League athletics of Columbia University.

With an unwavering commitment to affordability, Barnard meets 100% of demonstrated financial need—with an average grant of $76,421 in 2025-2026—and guarantees housing for all four years. Through initiatives like Access Barnard, Beyond Barnard, and the Summer Research Institute, students gain personalized mentorship and hands-on experience, bridging academic rigor to NYC’s dynamic landscape.

Prepared for lifelong success, 91% of Barnard graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school six months post-degree, leading across major sectors including finance, education, law, healthcare, and technology. Barnard doesn’t just prepare women for the future–it empowers them to shape it.