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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY·Private·~52% acceptance

Located in Annandale-On-Hudson, NY, Bard College is a private college. It admits about 52% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $34,649 per year. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $46,543 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$34,649/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $84,553
Aid cuts ~$49,904/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Jan 15
EA
Nov 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.55–4
SAT (middle 50%)1270–1450
ACT (middle 50%)28–32
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$31,072
median earnings, 6yr
$46,543
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Bard College's acceptance rate?
Bard College admits about 52% of applicants.
How much does Bard College cost?
At Bard College, the average net price after aid is about $34,649 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $84,553 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bard College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1270–1450 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT.
What are Bard College's application deadlines?
Bard College's deadlines are Early Decision around Jan 15, Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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