Bard College Admission
Acceptance Rate
52.12%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.78%
Freshmen Enrollment
505
SAT Scores
1,380
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 7,583 students have applied and 3,952 students have allowed to admit to Bard College (Acceptance rate: 52.12%). Bard's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.78 % where 505 students have finally enrolled out of 3,952 admitted students.
Bard acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Trinity College and Bryn Mawr College, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 43.36%).
Bard enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.62%).
How to Apply to Bard College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Bard. Bard offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| 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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Bard and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Bard College is 1,380 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Bard College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,362). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College | 1,380 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,362 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Bard College, 66 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,380 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 650 | 710 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 670 | 700 |
| Total | 1,270 | 1,380 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Bard College, 46 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 30 | 32 |
| English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 27 | 29 |
Bard Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Bard College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |