Bard College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

$55,566

Avg tuition

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About Bard College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bard College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,118, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The college offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,566.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

57% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Non-U.S. Citizen

14%

Hispanic

12%

Black

10%

Unknown

7%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $55,566 $55,566
Graduate $36,634 $36,634

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,100
On-campus room and board $17,938
On-campus other expenses $1,700
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,000
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,750
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,600

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $76,304 $76,304
Off-campus without family $70,416 $70,416
Off-campus with family $58,266 $58,266

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

28%

State Grant Aid

15%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

28%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,599
State Grant Aid $3,424
Institution Grant Aid $46,698
Pell Grant Aid $4,661

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Track Field Outdoor

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

4

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

6

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.