Barnard College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Barnard College?

Barnard is a private college, so its published tuition does not vary by New York residency. For the reported 2024-25 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition was $67,602 and required fees were $2,286. Typical room and board charges totaled $22,691, and the reported allowance for books and supplies was $1,200.

• Tuition and required fees: $69,888.
• Typical room and board: $22,691.
• Books and supplies: $1,200.
• Combined amount for those listed items: $93,779, before transportation, personal expenses and any other applicable costs.

That combined amount is a published-cost illustration, not every student's bill. A commuter, for example, may have different housing costs, while travel and personal spending still need a place in the budget. Published charges also change by academic year, so applicants should use Barnard's cost-of-attendance estimate for their own entry year when comparing offers.

Financial aid can substantially change the amount a student pays. The reported average net price was $15,374 for students from families with annual income at or below $48,000, compared with $51,378 for those above $110,000. Net price is an average after grant and scholarship aid, not a price quote for a particular family. Barnard's aid process can include institutional need-based grants, federal grants and loans, and eligible New York State assistance; applicants should follow the college's FAFSA, CSS Profile and documentation instructions for their category and deadline.

What are the work-study opportunities at Barnard College?

Barnard students may find part-time work through campus employment, while eligible students can receive Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid award. Work-Study is permission to earn up to an awarded amount through qualifying employment; it is not a grant deposited automatically into a student's account or a promise of a particular job.

Students ordinarily search and apply for available positions, which may involve academic offices, libraries or other campus services. Eligibility for federal work-study depends on financial-aid rules and the student's award. Students without it may still be able to apply for jobs that do not require work-study funding. Internships and career-development opportunities, including those supported by Beyond Barnard, have different hiring, pay and credit arrangements and should be evaluated separately.