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Fall 2025
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Bard College
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
Fall 2023Bard College is located in Accessible Rural of Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2022 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2023: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
670740
Math
620700
ACT
Composite
3032
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$84 852Total Cost on Campus
$26 530Average Cost After Aid on Campus
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $63 612 |
| Books and supplies | $1 200 |
| On-campus housing | $18 040 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2 000 |
| Total | $84 852 |
Rankings
#71U.S. News National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023