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BA History (Barnard) at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

Study of the human experience through investigating and interpreting the past, culminating in a senior research seminar and a 50 to 70 page senior essay.

Faculty: Barnard College  |  Department: History  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Eleven courses (six in the area of focus), six of them at Barnard or Columbia; minimum 38 credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to Barnard College, not to the major: holistic review of school transcripts from 9th grade, letters of recommendation, writing and test scores (SAT/ACT test-optional for the 2026-2027 enrollment cycle). First-year Early Decision deadline is November 1.

USD 73,120 a year (2026-2027). Barnard undergraduate tuition for all students (college rate, not specific to the major); excludes comprehensive fee, health insurance, housing and meal plans. Source

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