Barnard College

Ambitious, curious, and bold - Barnard women change the world and the way we think about it. Since 1889, Barnard College has been a distinguished leader in American higher education offering a rigorous liberal arts and sciences foundation to extraordinary young women whose drive and exuberance set them apart. Barnard undergraduate students study the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Ours is an intellectual community in a learning environment that provides the best of all worlds: small, intimate classes in a collaborative liberal arts and sciences setting dedicated to women’s advancement with the vast resources of Columbia University just steps away. Our world-class faculty educates around 3,000 inspired and intrepid undergraduate women. As a women’s college located in vibrant and electric New York City, Barnard students use the city as a launchpad for unparalleled internships, mentorship, and career opportunities. Barnard is a premier college passionately dedicated to educating the next generation of women leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Barnard is committed to affordability and meets full demonstrated financial need for all students.