Bard College at a glance
Total Students
2,280
Acceptance Rate
52.3%
Student-Faculty
9:1
In-State Tuition
$63,612
Discover your academic path
From liberal arts to specialized sciences, explore the programs that will shape your future and career.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Computer Science.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Engineering, General.
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Literature.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
The financial picture
Understanding costs is crucial to making informed decisions. Here's what you need to know about investing in your education.
In-State Tuition
$63,612
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,612
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,661
Academic achievement and outcomes
Success metrics that matter. See how students perform and what they achieve during their time here.
Admission Rate
52.3%
Average SAT Score
1,387
Average ACT Score
N/A
4-Year Graduation Rate
72.7%
The student community
Every student brings their own story. Here's who you'll be learning alongside.
Gender Distribution
Men
43.5%
Women
56.5%
Racial Demographics
White
47.6%
Black
14.2%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.1%
Two or More Races
7.1%
Non-Resident Alien
14.3%
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