Tuition and Fees for 2026-2027
| Tuition for all undergraduate students | $73,120 per year ($36,560 per semester) |
| Tuition for resumed education | Available from the director of the program in the Deans' Office for Advising and Support |
| Comprehensive Fee | $2,472 per year ($1,236 per semester) |
| Student Health Insurance | $5,126 for the academic year ($2,014 Fall 2026, $3,122 Spring & Summer 2027) |
Housing
For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please see the Housing Cancellation Policy.
| Multiple or Single Occupancy_First-Year Rate | $14,054 per year ($7,027 per semester) |
| Multiple or Single Occupancy_UpperClass Rate | $14,190 per year ($7,095 per semester) |
| Studio Single Apartment | $23,126 per year ($11,563 per semester) |
Meal Plans
Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2026-2027
Standard or Kosher Plans Meal Plan Points/term Full Year Per Term
Platinum Plan: 19 meals/week + 150 Points 150 Points $9, 204 $4,602
Flex 150 meals/term + 625 Points 625 Points $6,380 $3,190
Flex 125 Plan: 125 meals/term + 400 Points 400 Points $5,136 $2,568
Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals/term + 200 Points 200 Points $2,922 $1,461
Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals/term + 150 Points 150 Points $1,350 $675
Convenience 500 Points-Only Plan 500 Points $1,200 $600
Changing Enrolled Meal Plan Selection
Students may change their enrolled meal plan (as permitted by the meal plan requirements) each semester via the Meal Plan Change Form before the deadlines below:
- Fall 2026 Semester -- August 31st, 2026
- Spring 2027 Semester -- January 11, 2027
Study Abroad
After a student commits to a program, tuition and fees, plus health insurance (if applicable), payable to Barnard, are due by August 1, 2026, for the Fall 2026 semester, or by December 1, 2026, for the Spring 2027 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your invoice be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition aborad until the Barnard bill has been settled in full.
The student is responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at the rates specified by the institution.
Other Fees (where applicable)
Orientation Fee (all first-year and transfer students):
| Fall | $550 |
| Fall -- International Students, Full-Year VISP Students, & Fall Exchange Students | $650 |
| Spring -- Transfers (Spring 2027) | $275 |
| VISP & Exchange (Spring 2027) $325 |
Registration in absentia:
| per semester at CU | $100 |
| per semester elsewhere | $600 |
| per year elsewhere | $1,000 |
Off-Campus comprehensive fee
| per semester | $66 |
Off-Campus study abroad assistance fee
| once per year | $116 |
Domestic Study Leave
| per semester | $600 |
| per year | $1,000 |
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution
| once per summer | $100 |
Course fees (per course)
| Music Lessons | $500 |
Deferred Payment Plan
| per semester | $75 |
Housing Cancellation Fee
Consult the Cancellation Policy on the Residential Life and Housing website
Late Payment Fee
| The progressive fee starts at | $100 |
For complete information on progressive late payment fees, please visit Understanding your Bill on the Bursar's website.
Returned Payment Fee
| per item | $25 |
Returned Payment Fee - Nelnet
| per item | $30 |
Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa, requiring processing of the initial I-20 form
| Visa Fee | $160 |
Billing
For information about billing, payment timelines, and payment plans, please refer to the Bursar's website.