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An investment in Barnard women is an investment in the future
Alumnae, parents, and friends who support Barnard believe that confident and creative young women can shape a better future. At once challenging and nurturing, the Barnard experience is transformative, encouraging students to find new ways to think about themselves, their world, and their roles in changing it. With daring, insight, and resolve, Barnard women go on to benefit and impact communities around the globe. Their contributions are immeasurable. | | |
There are many ways to support Barnard women—the choice is yours
The Barnard Fund—The majority of alumnae, parents and friends supports the College through The Barnard Fund. Gifts have an immediate impact on Barnard's students, faculty, and buildings and grounds.
Planned Giving—Barnard supporters enjoy lifelong income, tax relief, and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the College through Planned Gifts.
The Athena Society—The Athena Society comprises alumnae, parents, and friends who help ensure continued excellence at Barnard by including the College in their estate plans.
Leadership Gifts—Named Leadership Gifts target specific areas of need, such as student support and faculty support.
The President's Circle—The generous members of The President's Circle, all of whom donate $1,889 or more to Barnard in a given year, avow their commitment to Barnard's mission through giving.
Signal your belief in the potential of Barnard women by making a gift today.
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Why does Barnard need your support?
 Every promising woman deserves a Barnard education. To keep the Barnard experience accessible, the College fully meets every student's demonstrated financial need. This is why the annual support of alumnae, parents, and friends is so vital.
Tuition covers only 69-percent of a Barnard education's total cost. Even a student whose family is able to pay full tuition receives the equivalent of a 31-percent subsidy on her education, when all costs are considered.
The Barnard endowment pales in comparison to those of peer institutions. A stronger endowment is needed to enhance Barnard's ability to attract and keep the best faculty, improve research and residential facilities, and provide students with scholarship and internships.
Barnard's dedicated and passionate teacher/scholars must do more with less. Barnard professors meet high standards of teaching and scholarship, but with significantly fewer resources. For example, Barnard has only 11 named professorships; the number of professorships at our peer colleges ranges from 30 to 70. |
