• Barnard College is an institution of higher learning for women located in New York City. The college is affiliated with Columbia University and its athletic teams are combined. Notable alumnae include Cynthia Nixon, Sheila Nevins, and Maryam Banikarim.

• 1. Established: 1889
  2. Location: New York City, New York
  3. President: Judith R Shapiro
  4. Faculty: Approximately 300
  5. Motto: "Hepomene toi logismoi"-Greek for "Following the Way of Reason"
  6. Acceptance rate: 27%

• About Barnard College

  Named after Frederick A.P. Barnard, a previous president of Columbia College and proponent of allowing women into Columbia University, the college has spanned over a hundred year tradition of providing liberal arts training dedicated to the success of women. Located in an urban environment, the college offers study in a variety of areas including Economics, American Literature, Politics, and Religion. The college also allows students to cross register between Barnard and Columbia University.Barnard: About Barnard College

• Barnard College Reputation

  With notable alumnae, the women's college is considered prestigious for its very selective admissions. The college was ranked 30th on "America's Best Colleges 2008" list for U.S. News and World Report.U.S. World and News Report: America's Best Colleges 2008

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