On March 27, Barnard released Regular Decision admissions decisions for the Class of 2028, accepting 7% of applicants. Congratulations to everyone admitted!

On Wednesday, March 27 at 7 pm, Barnard sent out Regular Decision admissions results for the Class of 2028. The official announcement from Barnard can be found below. 

A total of 11,832 applications were received across both Early and Regular Decision rounds, as compared to an applicant pool of 11,803 for the Class of 2027. This year, 7% of applicants were accepted, slightly higher than last year’s acceptance rate of 6.5%. 

The Class of 2028 hails from 51 states and territories and 42 countries, with 12% of the class composed of international students. Approximately 22% of admits will be the first in their families to attend a four-year college. Additionally, the College admitted 46 students through Questbridge. 

49% of applicants elected to go test-optional in accordance with the College’s temporary test-optional policy. A significant majority, 94% of applicants, who reported high school rankings fell within the 10% of their classes. 

In the official announcement, Vice President for Enrollment and Communications Jennifer Fondiller remarked, “This cohort of students truly stands out, with their outstanding academic achievements and resilience in pursuing their passions, despite the challenges of recent years.”

Congratulations to the Class of 2028! We look forward to meeting you all!

The official statement can be found in its entirety below.

Barnard College Welcomes the Class of 2028

Continuing with its tradition of excellence, the College admitted a remarkable 7% of applicants. 

NEW YORK, MARCH 27, 2024 – Barnard College received 11,832 applications for entry into the Class of 2028, extending admission to a mere 7%. This is an extraordinary incoming cohort, with an impressive 94% of the applicants who reported a high school ranking in the top 10% of their respective classes.

The admitted class comes from 51 states and territories, as well as 42 countries, and 12% are international students. Approximately 22% are the first in their families to attend a four-year college, reflecting Barnard’s unwavering dedication to increasing access to higher education. A significant 49% of applicants applied under the College’s temporary test-optional policy, implemented at the onset of the pandemic. 

Barnard released admissions decisions on the evening of Wednesday, March 27. 

“This cohort of students truly stands out, with their outstanding academic achievements and resilience in pursuing their passions, despite the challenges of recent years,” said Jennifer Fondiller, Vice President for Enrollment and Communications. “We look forward to welcoming them to our campus and our community.”

Throughout April, newly admitted students will have many opportunities to visit Barnard in person and virtually to connect with students, faculty, administrators, and alumnae. 

The College remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a diverse community through programs such as Barnard Bound, which aims to identify and support high-achieving first-gen, low-income students. Barnard is also excited to welcome its third Questbridge cohort of 46 admitted students, which includes scholars from early decision and regular decision. Finally, the College continues to support several research programs geared toward first-gen, low-income students, including the  Science Pathways and Environmental Science Pathways Scholars Program and the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP). 

“This incoming class proves that excellence knows no bounds and we take pride in the remarkable breadth of talent and diversity in this group,” said Christina Lopez, Dean of Enrollment Management. “We are grateful that we are able to support such excellence through financial aid that ensures that students from all backgrounds can flourish in the Barnard community.”

About Barnard

Barnard provides a singular educational experience, as a world-renowned college focused on excellence across the arts and sciences, with all the academic resources of Columbia University and the City of New York as an extended classroom. Founded in 1889, Barnard was one of the few colleges in the nation where women could receive the same rigorous and challenging education available to men. Today, Barnard is one of the most selective academic institutions in the country and remains devoted to empowering extraordinary women to become even more exceptional. For more information on Barnard College, contact Barnard Media Relations at 212-854-2037 or mediarelations@barnard.edu. To learn more, follow Barnard on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

This post has been updated to include an official statement from Barnard College.

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