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Acceptance Rate History
Barnard College
NY · Current rate: 8%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.96% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 8.79% | 12,009 | 1,056 |
| 2021 | 11.47% | 10,395 | 1,192 |
| 2020 | 13.6% | 9,411 | 1,280 |
| 2019 | 11.77% | 9,320 | 1,097 |
| 2018 | 13.92% | 7,897 | 1,099 |
| 2017 | 15.42% | 7,716 | 1,190 |
| 2016 | 16.74% | 7,071 | 1,184 |
| 2015 | 19.62% | 6,655 | 1,306 |
| 2014 | 23.77% | 5,676 | 1,349 |
| 2013 | 20.53% | 5,606 | 1,151 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Barnard College's acceptance rate has decreased from 20.5% in 2013 to 8.0% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2015.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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