Bard College
Acceptance
52%
Avg SAT
1380
Tuition
$66,436
Grad Rate (4yr)
54%
Retention
85%
Earnings
$46,543
AI Overview
Bard College sits on a stunning Hudson Valley campus where intellectual curiosity drives everything. The academic culture centers on close mentorship with faculty and interdisciplinary exploration—every student completes a challenging three-part Senior Project regardless of major. The vibe is artsy, politically engaged, and decidedly non-preprofessional, attracting independent thinkers who'd rather debate theory than network. What sets Bard apart: all first-years participate in Language and Thinking, an intensive three-week seminar before the semester even begins.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$66,436
Room & Board
$18,852
Average Net Price
$34,649
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
17%
Take Federal Loans
32%
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,254
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$46,543Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$24,254Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesBiological and Physical Sciences
95 graduates
$64,518
4 yrs after graduation
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
69 graduates
$50,402
4 yrs after graduation
Social Sciences, General
158 graduates
$48,751
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$38,298
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
114 graduates
$34,667
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
29+ programsAnd 17 more programs available
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