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Barnard’s long-term debt climbs to $274 million amid drop in operating deficit

The college’s inaugural financial report credits cost controls, mass staff layoffs, and a tuition hike as contributing factors to the deficit decrease.

By Stella Ragas / Senior Staff Photographer

The deficit reduction comes amid a shrinking donor pipeline and increasing reliance on borrowing to support long-term plans.

By Ria Vasishtha and Arabelle Park • February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM

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