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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NYPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 52% Acceptance
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52%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$34,649
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.4K
Students
Medium campus body
$31,072
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bard College is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Annandale-On-Hudson, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 52%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
52% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading650 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 - 32
1typical 50% range36
52%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Social Sciences22% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,582
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,491
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,212
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,402
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,861
Social Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,751
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,747
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,298
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$34,649
In-State Tuition$66,436
Out-of-State Tuition$66,436
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

17%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$31,072
+50% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$46,543

Completion Signals

68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$205/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

43%
Men
57%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
9%
Avg Family Income
$83,934
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