Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 8.8%
- Average SAT
- 1,495
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,440–1,550
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 3,219
Admissions Overview
Barnard College is highly selective with an acceptance rate of just 8.79%. Competition is fierce among applicants to this strong women's college. Successful students typically score between 1440 and 1550 on the SAT, with an average of 1495. The 33 ACT average reflects similarly strong academic performance. Barnard seeks intellectually curious women who want to combine rigorous liberal arts education with the resources of Columbia University and New York City. The college values students who demonstrate leadership potential and academic excellence while embracing the collaborative, helping environment of a women's institution. Applicants should show they're ready for both academic challenge and urban engagement.