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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York 12504-5000

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Private rural college in Annandale-On-Hudson

Bard College is a private rural institution in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1387.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,771.

Established
1860
Motto
Dabo tibi coronam vitae
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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57 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
52%Acceptance
1387SAT Avg
2,280Students
9:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$46,543Earnings 10yr
$31,771Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bard College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1387

Reading & Writing
670740
Math
620700

ACT Score Range

Composite
3032

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1387

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,612
Room & Board$18,040
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$81,661
Average Net Price$31,771
Median Debt at Graduation$24,254
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,609
$30–48K$17,710
$48–75K$19,816
$75–110K$26,909
$110K+$43,347

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,771

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,280
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 14%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 3%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.7%
Freshman Retention84.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,072
8 Years$37,534
10 Years$46,543

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,800
Men
$48,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#71
Forbes
#230
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#50

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
90 mi(156 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
148 mi(257 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
157 mi(272 min)

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