Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 52.3% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1290–1440 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–32 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $31,771 |
| Grad rate | 73% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,543 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 1/15/2027 11/1/2026 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-01-15 |
| Regular / Rolling | $0 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- Why Bard? (250 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).