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Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson,
NY
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate60%
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About Bard College
Building on a 160-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College's mission has expanded across the country, around the works, and to meet broader student needs. Approximately 1,900 undergraduates study in Annandale-on-Hudson. The undergraduate program at our main campus in the Hudson River Valley of upstate New York retains a reputation for scholarly excellence and civic engagement. We are committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow's thought leaders. Bard College is not a single self-contained campus in New York, we have campuses and partnerships all over the world including programs in Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Germany, Austria and on the West Bank, to name a few. These Bard programs are rooted in civic engagement and social justice and invite students to act, not just think, when it comes to creating positive change in the world. Total enrollment for the Bard Network is now close to 6,000 students.
Bard College is a private, nonprofit college in the rural area of Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Bard College was founded in 1860. The college currently enrolls around 2,272 students per year, including 1,852 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Bard College
It is moderately difficult to get into Bard College. Bard College admitted 60% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 3,096 out of 5,161 total applicants were accepted.
| Bard College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 12% |
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Bard College Campus Tours
Bard College is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York,.
If you are interested in seeing Bard College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take New York State Thruway to Annandale-on-Hudson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Stewart International.
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College Info
Bard College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bard College is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bard College is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Bard College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
623 - 728
Reading SAT Range
673 - 740
Bard College Tuition & Fees
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Student Life
Wondering what life at Bard College is like? There are approximately 2,272 students enrolled at Bard College, including 1,852 undergraduate students and 420 graduate students. 95% percent of students attend school full-time.
95%
Full Time5%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
2,272
Campus Setting
Rural
Acceptance Rate
60%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 1
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