Campus & Student Life at Barnard College

Home to about 2,744 undergraduates in 2020, Barnard is a small, private college located in New York, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Barnard offers a “study abroad” program.

Barnard Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 23.0% of the student population at Barnard. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Barnard Disability Services.

Barnard for the Military

While not a "service academy", Barnard does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Barnard for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Barnard College

Barnard offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Barnard College

Barnard has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,744 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,651 (96.6%). Part-time attendance was 93 (3.4%).

Barnard College is Ranked #1,874 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Barnard is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Barnard #1874 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Barnard by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Barnard Diversity Guide.

Barnard College Competes in the NCAA

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Barnard, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Barnard College Athletics