Bard College
Annandale on Hudson, NY. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Annandale on Hudson, NY · Town near a city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 2,414 |
| Acceptance rate | 52% |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 73% |
| First-year retention | 89% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 9:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $84,553 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Visual & performing arts, Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, English.
Strongest majors at Bard College
- English & writing at Bard College: #118 of 697 schools, score 74/100, about 69 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Bard College: #248 of 668 schools, score 64/100, about 127 graduates a year
Bard College campus map
On campus
Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Stevenson Library, Stevenson Gymnasium, Center For Curatorial Studies and Hessel Museum of Art.
Around campus
- Parks: Rough Garden, Ellipse, Formal Gardens