B
Good
Score: 63/100

Bard College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Annandale-On-Hudson, New York 12504
🌐 www.bard.edu/
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
A+
92/100
Prestige
C+
52/100

Quick Stats

2,922
Total Enrollment
73%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
52%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where Bard College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
of 10 schools
#16
Biological and Physical Sciences
of 100 schools
#17
Social Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#23
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,790 $62,790
Total Cost (On-Campus) $84,852 $84,852

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,922
Total Students
58%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Hispanic 12%
Black 11%
Asian 3%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 17%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bard College?
Bard College has an acceptance rate of 52%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bard College?
Tuition at Bard College is $62,790 for in-state students and $62,790 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bard College?
The graduation rate at Bard College is 73%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bard College a good school?
Bard College has a Repit College Score of 63/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bard College?
Bard College has a total enrollment of 2,922 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology