If you are applying to Barnard, the regular decision application deadline is January 4 and the application fee is $75.
Students who apply to Barnard for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by April 1.
The following is an overiew of some of Barnard's admissions stats.
Barnard 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 89% |
Mean SAT Score | 1478 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 30% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 21% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Barnard College.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | December 15 |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 1 | April 1 |
Barnard offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Barnard is 33%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 11%. In 2022, Barnard admitted 429 of the 1285 students who applied early decision.
Some students apply early in hopes that it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.
➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is extremely difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
In 2022, Barnard waitlisted 2,612 students and 1,904 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 104 eventually got off the waitlist.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.
Wondering what factors are considered by Barnard during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
---|---|
Academic GPA | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Application Essay | Very Important |
Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Class Rank | Important |
Work Experience | Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Talent/Ability | Important |
Volunteer Work | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Make sure to check with Barnard for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Barnard, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Barnard's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | √ | |||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 3 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | Common Application with Barnard Supplement | ||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Barnard has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 32.25% submitted a class rank. At Barnard 89% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 98% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.
At Barnard College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | –– |
3.75 and 3.99 | –– |
3.50 and 3.74 | –– |
3.25 and 3.49 | –– |
3.00 and 3.24 | –– |
2.50 and 2.9 | –– |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Barnard directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Barnard considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Barnard has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 30% of Barnard's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 21% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Barnard applicants, you should aim to earn between 1445 and 1530 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Barnard 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1530 and 25% of scored lower than 1445, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Barnard student is 1478.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Barnard students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 710 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Barnard students scored 770 or higher, and 75% scored a 710 or higher.
To be most competitive at Barnard, you should strive to earn between 32 and 34 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Barnard's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.
A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Barnard students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.
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For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to Barnard.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. Applicants should hear back by May 1.
Transfer students can enroll in Barnard during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Barnard?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Barnard.
Does Barnard accept transfer credits?
✅ Barnard accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does Barnard accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Barnard accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Barnard?
❌ No, Barnard is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Barnard's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Barnard is 11%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Barnard?
✅ Barnard's early decision acceptance rate was 33% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Barnard? Barnard is a selective institution. The Barnard acceptance rate is 11%. This means that the institution accepts 11 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Barnard is Jan 4.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Barnard is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
34 and Above
32 to 34
32 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Barnard is 33. Students with an ACT score of 34 and above have a good chance of getting into Barnard. Students with an ACT score that falls between 32 and 34 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 32 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1530 and Above
1445 to 1530
1445 and Less
The median SAT score for Barnard students is 1478. Applicants with SAT scores of 1530 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Barnard, while applicants with SAT scores between 1445 to 1530 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1445 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Barnard.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
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