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Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $27,126
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $54,555
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bard College is a private nonprofit college in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY with 2,414 undergraduates. It admits 52% of applicants, and admitted students average 1380 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $27,126 per year ($15,618 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,555 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 52%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,628
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,466
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–750
200800
SAT Math620–700
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Bard College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $88,238
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $69,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,618
- $30–48k$19,544
- $48–75k$18,767
- $75–110k$27,924
- $110k+$40,161
Get a personal estimate with Bard College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $54,555
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,414
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 23%
- White45%
- Hispanic14%
- Black13%
- Asian3%
Bard College FAQ
What is Bard College's acceptance rate?+
Bard College admits 52% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bard College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1380.
What ACT score do you need for Bard College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Bard College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bard College?+
In Fall 2023, 6,628 students applied to Bard College and 3,466 were admitted; 402 enrolled.
Does Bard College consider legacy status?+
No. Bard College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bard College require an essay?+
Bard College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bard College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $88,238 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $27,126.
What is Bard College's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 189088 · How we use this data
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