Bard College
- 4 Year
- ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY
CollegeGrad School
Bard College
- 4 Year
- ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY
- Rating 3.63 out of 5 669 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Bard’s COVID-19 response plan looks to national, regional, and local conditions and best public health practices. We are following New York State guidance and guidance from the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health. Bard is working with Nuvance Health to create protocols for testing, contact tracing, quarantine practices, and physical distancing across the Bard campus. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C minus
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Liberty League
Branch Campuses
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Bard College Rankings
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Bard Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$24,318 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$50,598 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
81%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 42 responses58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 73 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 73 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Social Science Research Methods157 Graduates
- Studio Arts146 Graduates
- Natural Sciences82 Graduates
- English72 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities55 Graduates
- Music Performance16 Graduates
- Accounting0 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,982 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
189
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
96%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 54 responsesPoll
54%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 82 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%57%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Bard College Reviews
Rating 3.63 out of 5 669 reviews
The campus is gorgeous, which has been one of the best parts of the school — not even joking! That’s not to say that the classes and faculty are terrible, because they generally aren’t, but the setting is definitely a standout feature. The dining options leave room for improvement. The campus health clinic is a joke (especially the counselor I saw a couple years ago, I certainly hope she isn’t still employed there), but the Peer Health club is super informative for many things. Distribution requirements are interesting and can actually sometimes get you involved with areas of academia you never thought of. There are some really cool professors in the Classics, Theatre, and Biology departments, to be specific. Overall, I’m happy I went because I made some good friends here — it’s a nice place to find your people.
Bard College is a truly special place. I continue to be amazed by the intellect and independence of Bard students even now years after graduating. The Bard community really values individuality and emphasizes the importance of empathy inside and outside the classroom. The enthusiasm for learning and contributing to local, national and international communities is contagious! The faculty work incredibly closely with Bard students and go above and beyond to ensure student success and instill a love of learning and a curiosity in Bardians. There is also a real sense of civic duty and responsibility fostered at Bard, encouraging students to think about the impact they can have on more than just the trajectory of their own lives. I will be forever grateful to Bard for helping me grow, further develop my own self awareness, and appreciate the strength that comes from diversity and having difficult conversations with those coming from different perspectives. Thank you Bard!
I think Bard is very much what you make it. You have the potential to grow and do things that your peers at other institutions have not even heard of. After reading the negative reviews, they all seem deeply personal and not applicable to the college at large. In my beginning time at Bard, I did not feel like I fit in as much as others did. I worked hard and took classes I was interested in and found my people. Was it 100% smooth sailing? No. But overall it was an incredible time and if I could go back, I would. Do not let some peoples one specific negative experience affect your choice on Bard. Bard is what you make it and it has the opportunity to truly boost you above others at competing institutions!