Bard College
Liberal arts college · Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · 2,414 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
52%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1270–1450
ACT (middle 50%)
28–32
Average net price
$27,126
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$88,238
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
69%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bard College?
Bard College accepts about 52 of every 100 applicants (52%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1270 and 1450 on the SAT. A score at or above 1450 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1270, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–32.
The latest federal data says Bard College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bard College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bard College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $88,238 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $27,126 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $69,672 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$69,672
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$69,672
- Room & board$19,800
- Total cost of attendance$88,238
- Average net price after grants$27,126
Popular majors
Liberal Arts & General Studies, Visual & Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, English.
Bard College FAQ
- What is Bard College's acceptance rate?
- 52% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Bard College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1270–1450. Aim for 1450 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Bard College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–32.
- Is Bard College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bard College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bard College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bard College cost?
- About $88,238 a year before aid; $27,126 on average after grants.
- What is Bard College's FAFSA school code?
- 002671. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bard College receives your information.
- What is Bard College's graduation rate?
- 69% of students finish within six years.
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