Acceptance Rate History
Barnard College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NY · Current rate: 8.8%
Barnard College admits the SAT 1470–1560 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Barnard College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Barnard College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 8.8%, up from 8.0% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 8.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 8.8% | 12,009 | 1,056 |
| 2021 | 11.5% | 10,395 | 1,192 |
| 2020 | 13.6% | 9,411 | 1,280 |
| 2019 | 11.8% | 9,320 | 1,097 |
| 2018 | 13.9% | 7,897 | 1,099 |
| 2017 | 15.4% | 7,716 | 1,190 |
| 2016 | 16.7% | 7,071 | 1,184 |
| 2015 | 19.6% | 6,655 | 1,306 |
| 2014 | 23.8% | 5,676 | 1,349 |
| 2013 | 20.5% | 5,606 | 1,151 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1470–1560
Admitted students at Barnard College scored between 1470 and 1560 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1470–1560.
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Trend Analysis
Barnard College's acceptance rate has decreased from 20.5% in 2013 to 8.8% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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