Bard College
tuition & fees
$66,436
graduate tuition & fees
$44,500
acceptance rate
52%
Student Population
2,911
Number of Programs
21
Financial Aid Amount
$55,642
SAT Scores
1,380
Graduation Rate
68%
Bard College is a Private, 4 years college located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. Bard ranked 57th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 27th in New York Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,911 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Bard's acceptance rate is 52.12% last year (undergraduate school).
Bard College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bard College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 |
| Phone | 845-758-6822 |
| WEB | www.bard.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.bard.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.bard.edu/admission/firstyear |
| Financial Aid | www.bard.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bard |
| Veterans Tuition | www.bard.edu/financialaid/ |
| Disability Service | www.bard.edu/learningcommons/disabilities/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bard College is 52.12% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.78%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52.12 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 12.78 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bard's 2025 tuition & fees is $66,436 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.44% compared to the last year's rate ($63,612).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $44,500. The graduate tuition increased by 4.41% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $66,436 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $44,500 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,911 students have enrolled at Bard (2024-2025). Bard has 2,438 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 473 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,911 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,438 |
| Graduate Students | 473 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bard offers 21 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bard
| Number of programs | 21 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |