Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Founded in 1889, Barnard College is a private, independent, liberal arts college for women affiliated with Columbia University. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, this New York women's college combines a residential women's college with the resources of a major research university.

Students at Barnard College can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in about 50 fields in the humanities, social sciences, arts, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary areas. Barnard College also offers a variety of five-year programs in cooperation with Columbia University, including public affairs, public policy, and engineering. Students at Barnard College may also be qualified to enter Columbia University after three years of pre-professional study in law or dental surgery. In addition, study abroad options are available in England, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan.

Barnard College students can compete in NCAA Division I through a consortium with Columbia University. Fifteen teams are offered including basketball, crew, lacrosse, and volleyball. Students can also participate in more than 80 organizations on campus, including performance groups, language clubs, community service, and student publications.

Quick facts:

• More than 2,300 students are enrolled at Barnard College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 7:1.
  


• Ninety percent of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.
  


• Approximately 90 percent of Barnard College students live on campus.
  


• Nearly two-thirds of faculty members at Barnard College are women, compared to the national average of 37 percent.
  


• More than half of Barnard College students receive some form of financial aid.