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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York · Private · 2,414 undergrads

Bard College admits 52% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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52% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1270–1450 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

7,583 applied, 3,952 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Bard College cost?

$27,126 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $88,238.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$15,618
$30,000–$48,000$19,544
$48,000–$75,000$18,767
$75,000–$110,000$27,924
over $110,000$40,161

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Bard College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Bard College's fall 2027 rule yet. Bard College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Bard College's site

What it's like

2,414
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Rural
Campus setting in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY.
85%
of first-years come back for year two.
57%
finish in four years. 73% within six.
$54.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Bard College is on

Most selective in New YorkColleges for a 1400 SATColleges for a 1350 SATColleges for a 1450 SATColleges for a 30 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Bard College's acceptance rate?
52% for fall 2024: 3,952 of 7,583 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Bard College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1270 to 1450 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Bard College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $18,767 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $88,238.
What is Bard College's graduation rate?
73% of students finish within six years and 57% within four (IPEDS).