Barnard College

3009 Broadway
New York, NY 10027
http://www.barnard.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1889
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,356
Endowment152,609,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Application Fee45
SelectivityMost selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Tuition33,078
Room/Board11,392
Services
Associated FirmsNYC Board of Education; Columbia University; Barnard College; Goldman Sachs; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Dewey Ballantine; Peace Corps; Mt. Sinai Medical Center.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Arthur Ross Greenhouse; The Minor Latham Playhouse, a well-equipped modern theater.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Arthur Ross Greenhouse; The Minor Latham Playhouse, a well-equipped modern theater.
Periodical Subs456
# of Books207,656
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months20%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size4 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing89%
College housing typescoed dorms (6%), women's dorms (60%), apartment for single students (34%), special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsTake Back the Night; Barnard Spirit Day; Vendor Fairs; Midnight Breakfast
Nearest AirportNew York City (18), New York City (8)
Nearest TrainNew York City (5)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations100
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Barnard Bulletin (weekly)
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Armenian Club; AAA: Asian American Alliance; Bangla: Bengali Students Organization; BOSS: Black Organization of Soul Sisters; CU Brazilian Society; CSA: Caribbean Students Association; Celebration of Black Womanhood Week; CSC: Chinese Students Club; Dimensions; Club Eire (Ireland); CU Japan Society; Liga Filipina; Mujeres; MISA: Multicultural International Student Association; OPS: Organization of Pakistani Students; Polish Club; Russian Culture Association; Sounds of China; TASA: Taiwanese American Student Association; Turath: Arab Student Association; Vietnamese Student Association.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) PERFORMANCE: Bacchante; Bach Society; Flute Choir; CU Gospel Choir; HoHeup; Late Night Theater; Letelier; BCMT: Barnard College Musical Theater; NOMADS: New and Original Musicals Authored and Directed by Students; Orchesis; Raas; Raw Elementz; CU Swing; Taal; CU Wind Enemble. PRE-PROFESSIONAL: AMMP: Advertising, Marketing, Media & Public Relations; CU Architecture Society; Athena Pre-Law Society; Biology Club; FACT; Network of Pre-Medical Students of Color; Neuroscience Journal Club; Pre-Health Students Organization; Psychology Club; Rhapsody in Blue; Women in Politics; Women's International Business Council. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Art of Living; Barnard Bulletin; Barnard Knitters; CTV: Columbia Television; McAC: Mcintosh Activities Council; Mortarboard: Barnard College Yearbook; Nightline; Operation Smile; Parliamentary Debate; Policy Debate Union; ROBed; CU Sign Language; Skip Stop Commuter Organization; SAS: Students Against Silence; Tablet (previously known as Asian Journal); Take Back the Night; Transfer Alliance; V-Day.