Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
52.29%
SAT Average
1,387
ACT Range
30-32
Bard College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 52.29%. This means approximately 523 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,280 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
52.29%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $63,612 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $63,612 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $81,661 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $31,771 | State avg: $18,893. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.08% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 34.41% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bard College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$63,612
Room and board
$18,040
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$81,661
Average net price
$31,771
Average aid coverage
61%
$49,890 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bard College pays approximately $31,771 per year after grants and aid. This is above the New York average of $18,893 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bard College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to New York and national averages.
Bard College net price
$31,771
New York average
$18,893
National average
$17,506
Bard College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $63,612 and average net price at $31,771. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$63,612
Current net price
$31,771
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
72.71%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$46,543
Undergraduates
2,280
10-Year Median Earnings - Bard College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bard College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bard College?
Undergraduates
2,280
Completion rate
72.71%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.08%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
34.41%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.08% of Bard College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 34.41% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bard College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bard College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bard College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bard College is listed at Annandale Road, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504-5000. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bard College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College | 52.29% | $63,612 | $31,771 | $46,543 |
| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | 59.08% | $40,375 | $26,027 | $131,426 |
| Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 23.81% | $24,648 | $37,732 | $111,027 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $109,601 |
| Center for Allied Health Education | 18.52% | Not available | $35,431 | $107,249 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard College's acceptance rate?
Bard College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 52.29%.
How much is Bard College tuition?
Bard College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $63,612.
What is Bard College's average net price?
Bard College's average net price in the local dataset is $31,771.
What does Bard College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $13,609 for Bard College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bard College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,543 for Bard College.
Is Bard College accredited?
Bard College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bard College?
The local dataset lists 2,280 undergraduate students at Bard College.
What percentage of Bard College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bard College in the local dataset is 23.08%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bard College?
The federal loan rate for Bard College in the local dataset is 34.41%.
Where should I verify Bard College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bard College or the latest official federal education data.