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Barnard College

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Barnard enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$20,582
Total Cost of Attendance	$89,538

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$11,600	$46,400
$30-48k	$15,374	$61,496
$48-75k	$19,094	$76,376
$75-110k	$24,753	$99,012
$110k+	$51,378	$205,512

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Barnard College

15.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Barnard College Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$80,516

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,000

Median Debt

4.5x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Barnard College — 4.5x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Barnard College True Cost by Family Income

15% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Barnard enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$11,600	$46,400
$30-48k	$15,374	$61,496
$48-75k	$19,094	$76,376
$75-110k	$24,753	$99,012
$110k+	$51,378	$205,512

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$20,582
Total Cost of Attendance	$89,538

Financial Aid & Student Debt

15.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$60,411

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Barnard College Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Barnard College actually cost per year?

Barnard College's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $89,538/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $24,440/yr, a 73% discount off sticker price.

Does Barnard College offer good financial aid?

15% of Barnard College students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Barnard College also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Barnard College requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Barnard College?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $11,600/yr at Barnard College after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $51,378/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Barnard College worth the cost?

Barnard College graduates earn a median of $80,516 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $358,152 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.