Bard College
- 4 Year
- ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY
CollegeGrad School
Bard College
- 4 Year
- ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 691 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade C
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C
- Party Scenegrade C+
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade C minus
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B
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About
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
46%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$25,214 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$53,584 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 51 responses57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 82 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 82 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Social Science Research Methods142 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities127 Graduates
- Studio Arts110 Graduates
- English85 Graduates
- Natural Sciences81 Graduates
- Music Performance19 Graduates
- Accounting0 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,101 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
195
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
94%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 63 responsesPoll
55%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports. 91 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
72%
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. 23 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Bard College Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 691 reviews
Bard has very, very good academics and not enough money. I’m certain there are multiple LACs with 10-20% acceptance rates whose academics aren’t as good as Bard’s, and at the same time our main dining hall is so bad and the housing is anywhere from alright to doesn't-have-AC. If you are looking for an LAC with excellent academics but probably won’t get admitted to, say, Vassar (which has similar academic quality but better living conditions), I would absolutely recommend Bard.
Other details: The music and creative writing programs are two of the best in the country (seriously), and the art/film/social science departments are all very strong as well. The campus is also very beautiful, especially if you love nature, but is also very rural (2hr train from NYC and nothing to do nearby campus). Many very interesting students here, also a lot of hippie/grunge, and rich kids who didn't try in HS.
Application tip: be genuinely really passionate about Bard or something else in your essay.
Other details: The music and creative writing programs are two of the best in the country (seriously), and the art/film/social science departments are all very strong as well. The campus is also very beautiful, especially if you love nature, but is also very rural (2hr train from NYC and nothing to do nearby campus). Many very interesting students here, also a lot of hippie/grunge, and rich kids who didn't try in HS.
Application tip: be genuinely really passionate about Bard or something else in your essay.
Nestled in the woods right along the Hudson River, Bard College thrives as an institution that pushes the thinking of its students. While you can find parties with bumping New York City DJs and musicians, this isn't a school you want to go to if you are looking to party. Students at Bard opt for more sophisticated dinner parties, and adventures in the woods. Bard College is two hours from the city, making it the perfect distance to focus on your work while also occasionally popping down to the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. I loved my attending Bard, but mainly because I was ready for university. The students here are brilliant and focused. Often you can find students organizing art shows, performances, or events outside of the classroom setting. Students at Bard truly believe in the work they produce, and you can often find yourself in riveting conversations both in and out of the classroom. I recommend Bard for students who consider themselves forever learners.
In essence, I was a transfer student who came up from a Bard High School Early College setting and thus far, it has been interesting. I have met several new people from all walks of life who have paved the way for a lot of new experiences. From taking part in events hosted byt the office of equity and inclusion, to seeing students take part in activism, everyday, community members remind me why I chose Bard in the first place.