Congratulations and welcome to the 636 outstanding members of the Barnard Class of 2023!
Barnard’s fresh faces travel from both near and far, with 12 percent of students coming from 35 different countries — Brazil, China, France, India and South Korea, for example — and 44 U.S. states, including Washington, D.C. They will complement the diverse campus community and the larger community that makes up the eclectic and vibrant New York City.
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Scholar-athlete Michaela Davis-Pedlar, from Rensselaer, NY, is a 2-time NCA All-American cheerleader with a passion for science and math.
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Incoming students, who are the first in their family to attend college are inspired by activism and bring a diverse array of interests and talents with them, from playing the cello to being members of feminist clubs and medical societies.
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Leaders have already been born in the Class of 2023, as some have won women-in-science awards, founded a coding exchange, and interned in an endocrinology clinic.
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This year, Barnard remained the most selective women’s college in the United States. The College received a record-breaking 9,320 applications and selected 11 percent of those who applied — the lowest admission rate in the College’s history. Of the 1,025 students admitted this year, 62 percent — 636 students — enrolled.
“We are so very excited to welcome a new class of talented, intelligent, and capable young women to Barnard,” said Leslie Grinage, dean of the college. “Each student in the class of 2023 has already accomplished wonderful things, and we look forward to being a part of their journey, celebrating their great achievements while at Barnard and beyond.”
Barnard is excited to welcome the Class of 2023.