Barnard College

Barnard College is a private women’s liberal arts college located in New York City, enrolling about 3,000 students. Officially affiliated with Columbia University, Barnard offers its students the unique advantage of a small, close-knit liberal arts experience paired with full access to the resources of an Ivy League research university. Barnard is particularly strong in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts, while also encouraging cross-disciplinary study and leadership development. Its location in Manhattan gives students unparalleled opportunities for internships, cultural experiences, and professional networking. The campus combines a supportive, empowering community of women with the vibrant energy of one of the world’s great cities. Barnard students are often described as ambitious, socially aware, and intellectually curious, and the college has a long tradition of cultivating women leaders across fields from politics and journalism to science and the arts. For students who want both an intimate academic community and the scale of Columbia’s resources, Barnard offers the best of both worlds.