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
| 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 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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