Bard College — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

52.3%

Acceptance Rate

2,280

Undergrads

$31,771

Net Price / Year

72.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Bard College

Bard College is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. The school enrolls approximately 2,911 students. With an acceptance rate of 52.3%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,911

Men 1,230

Women 1,681

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 23.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 85%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Teacher Education Accreditation... Middle States Commission on Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education Middle States Commission on Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education

Admissions Data

52.3%

Acceptance Rate

7,583

Applications

505

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

650

750

SAT Math

620

700

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	7,583	3,952	505	52.1%
2022	6,482	2,987	448	46.1%
2020	4,969	2,830	363	57.0%
2018	5,141	3,319	486	64.6%
2016	5,181	2,912	509	56.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$31,771

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

23.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

72.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

15 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Social Sciences, General.	157	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	146	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.	82	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.	72	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	55	N/A	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.	43	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	30	N/A	N/A
Music.	21	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	20	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	16	N/A	N/A
Music.	16	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	11	N/A	N/A
Economics.	9	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	3	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	2	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$1,908,043

Total Athletics Expenses

$1,908,043

Total Athletics Revenue

222

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	25	$339,437	$339,437	N/A
Soccer	Coed	45	$309,853	$309,853	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	21	$274,270	$274,270	N/A
Baseball	Men	25	$185,436	$185,436	N/A
Swimming	Coed	23	$152,178	$152,178	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	17	$145,435	$145,435	N/A
Squash	Coed	19	$124,962	$124,962	N/A
Tennis	Coed	23	$103,170	$103,170	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	14	$48,252	$48,252	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	25	$46,713	$46,713	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	25	$46,713	$46,713	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	44
Fondling	43
Burglary	36
Aggravated Assault	4
Motor Vehicle Theft	2
Robbery	2
Arson	1