Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
52.1%
Acceptance Rate
$66,436
Avg Cost (In-State)
$66,436
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
70.1%
Graduation Rate
2,414
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
January 1
Early Deadline
November 1 (Early Decision I) / January 1 (Early Decision II)
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$50
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal essay required; supplemental essays vary by program
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$31,072
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$46,543
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | $23,302 | $48,751 | 129 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $19,327 | $34,667 | 119 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | $17,237 | $50,402 | 64 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $39,296 | $64,518 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | — | $38,298 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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