Bard College

Annadale-on-Hudson, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

Bard College is a private institution established in 1860 with rural setting located at Annandale. It is ranked 72 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. First-year students must live in one of more than 40 residence halls and houses, on campus, some of which have “alcohol free,” “quiet” and “wellness” themes. For outdoor recreation, students can go horseback riding, canoeing, hiking and biking. There are nearly 100 clubs on campus, and students are welcome to start new organizations. There is no Greek system at Bard.

#72 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Annadale-on-Hudson, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1860
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,171 Undergraduates
Website http://www.bard.edu/

Learning

9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and Performing Arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$72,968
Cost of Attendance
$25,835
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $54,680
Outstate Tuition Fee $54,680
Room and Board Fees $17,180
$20,608 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

60% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Speak English as their primary language.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$57,693 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$54,889 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $72,968
96% Students with need received Financial Aid
86% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
Excellence and Equal Cost (EEC) Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria cumulative grade point average is among the top 10 in his or her graduating class
Requirement for maintenance a B+ (3.3) grade average and accumulating at least 32 credits per year
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Early College Opportunity Scholarship
Total Worth up to full tuition
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria based on academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Bard Scholarships
Total Worth $5,000 to $60,000 annually
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria based on academic achievement
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Distinguished Scientist Scholarship (DSS)
Total Worth $5,000 annually
Details Available for academically outstanding high school seniors who are committed to majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, or mathematics as an undergraduate. Scholarship recipients are also eligible for a $1,500 stipend for summer research projects following their sophomore and junior years. A student receiving a Distinguished Scientist Scholarship must major in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing, maintain a 3.3 grade average, and earn at least 32 credits per year.
Levy Economics Scholarship
Total Worth up to full tuition
Details Available to academically outstanding high school seniors committed to majoring in economics during their undergraduate studies.A student receiving a Levy Economics Scholarship must major in economics, maintain a B+ (3.3) grade average, and earn at least 32 credits per year.
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Students

2,171 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
82% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
57% Students graduate within 6 years