Bard College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1461 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #391 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #351 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 221 | In New York State |
| #578 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 32 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 2,296
- Graduates
- 410
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bard.edu
Bard College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bard College has an acceptance rate of 46% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 41% | 48% |
| Applicants | 6,482 | 2,078 | 4,404 |
| Admissions | 2,987 | 853 | 2,134 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 448 | 147 | 301 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1230 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 448 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 317 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 295 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 177 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (5%) |
| Asian | 89 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bard College is $25,214 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,906 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,828 |
| $48-75K | $21,598 |
| $75-110K | $24,792 |
| $110K+ | $38,571 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,800 | $39,780 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,800 | $39,780 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,800 | $39,780 |
| Fee in-district | $822 | $850 |
| Fee in-state | $822 | $850 |
| Fee out-of-state | $822 | $850 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,180 |
Bard College majors
Bard College has granted 419 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs, 147 master's across 9 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Art History, Criticism and Conservation. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bard College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 135 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 125 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 120 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 77 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 67 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 13 | 25 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 28 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 24 | 2 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 25 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 24 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Environmental Education | 3 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 120 | 419 | 147 | 2 |
Bard College has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 73% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bard College has published 2,782 scientific papers with 43,624 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Law, History, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 20 | 26 |
| 1992 | 30 | 35 |
| 1993 | 31 | 38 |
| 1994 | 30 | 43 |
| 1995 | 28 | 28 |
| 1996 | 17 | 51 |
| 1997 | 32 | 58 |
| 1998 | 29 | 50 |
| 1999 | 36 | 112 |
| 2000 | 44 | 93 |
| 2001 | 48 | 133 |
| 2002 | 29 | 154 |
| 2003 | 52 | 217 |
| 2004 | 45 | 217 |
| 2005 | 56 | 253 |
| 2006 | 57 | 365 |
| 2007 | 54 | 458 |
| 2008 | 39 | 650 |
| 2009 | 70 | 809 |
| 2010 | 65 | 842 |
| 2011 | 94 | 914 |
| 2012 | 102 | 1256 |
| 2013 | 102 | 1533 |
| 2014 | 121 | 1763 |
| 2015 | 143 | 1968 |
| 2016 | 114 | 1991 |
| 2017 | 110 | 2042 |
| 2018 | 122 | 2457 |
| 2019 | 119 | 3060 |
| 2020 | 105 | 3846 |
| 2021 | 152 | 5875 |
| 2022 | 131 | 5683 |
| 2023 | 123 | 5422 |
Bard College alumni
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Jonah Hill
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorcomedianactorvoice actor
- Biography
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Jonah Hill is an American actor. He is known for his comedic roles in films including Superbad (2007), Knocked Up (2007), Get Him to the Greek (2010), 21 Jump Street (2012), This Is the End (2013), and 22 Jump Street (2014). For his performances in Moneyball (2011) and The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Chevy Chase
- Occupations
- comediantelevision presenterscreenwritervoice actoractor
- Biography
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Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase is an American comedian, actor, and writer. He became the breakout cast member in the first season of Saturday Night Live (1975–1976), where his recurring Weekend Update segment became a staple of the show. As both a performer and a writer on the series, he earned two Primetime Emmy Awards out of four nominations.
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Peter Sarsgaardd
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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John Peter Sarsgaard is an American actor. He studied at the Actors Studio, before rising to prominence playing atypical and sometimes villainous roles in film and television.
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Ronan Farrow
- Enrolled in Bard College
- Studied in 1999
- In 2004 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy
- Occupations
- lawyerjuristhuman rights activistjournalistdocumentarian
- Biography
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Satchel Ronan O'Sullivan Farrow is an American journalist. The son of actress Mia Farrow and filmmaker Woody Allen, he is known for his investigative reporting on allegations of sexual abuse against film producer Harvey Weinstein, which was published in The New Yorker magazine. The magazine won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for this reporting, sharing the award with The New York Times. Farrow has worked for UNICEF and as a government advisor.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Dabo tibi coronam vitae I shall give thee the crown of life (Revelation 2:10) |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 895 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Annandale Road Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, 12504-5000 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 8457586822 |