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8.8%Acceptance
$66,246Tuition
3,219Students
93%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$80,516Earnings
#12 in New YorkPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$66,246
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,246
Average Net Price
$39,253
Students Receiving Financial Aid
15.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$20,582
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$20,582
Books & Supplies
$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,978
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$191/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
87.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
37.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
15.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $14,486
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,011
$48,001 – $75,000 $17,279
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,152
$110,001+ $58,447

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,486 annually at Barnard, while those making over $110,000 face $58,447 per year. The average family pays $39,253 after financial aid, bringing the four-year total to around $157,000. This reflects Barnard's commitment to making top education accessible across economic backgrounds.

Only 15.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a predominantly affluent student body. Graduates leave with a median debt of $18,000, translating to monthly payments of $191. That's manageable considering alumni earn $48,946 in their first year and $80,516 a decade later. The 87.16% loan repayment rate shows graduates handle their debt well.

Middle-income families in the $30,000-$48,000 range get the sweetest deal, paying only $9,011 annually. Low-income students and those from upper-middle-class backgrounds also receive substantial support, making this Manhattan powerhouse surprisingly affordable for many.

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