Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Bard College is a private nonprofit institution in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 2,414 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,543 ten years after enrollment, which is 14% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 70.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $24,254, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.92x. The average net price after financial aid is $34,649 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Fine Arts, Biological and Physical Sciences, and English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,543
Graduation Rate
70.1%
Median Debt
$24,254
Average Net Price
$34,649
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.34x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.92x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,414
Admission Rate
52.1%
Average SAT
1380
Retention Rate
84.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$66,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,436
Pell Grant Rate
16.7%
Federal Loan Rate
31.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$19,012
Income $30K–$48K
$21,038
Income $48K–$75K
$22,139
Income $110K+
$44,873

Student Demographics

Women
62.0%
White
44.9%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
14.0%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More Races
6.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
79.1%

Accreditations

Programs (19)

Bachelor (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Social Sciences $48,751 158
Fine Arts $34,667 114
Biological and Physical Sciences $64,518 95
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other $50,402 69
Music Not reported 13
Liberal Arts & Sciences $38,298 Not reported

Master (10)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Fine Arts $63,491 30
Visual and Performing Arts, Other Not reported 28
Music $48,961 26
Teacher Education $51,212 20
Business Administration & Management $103,582 19
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 10
Social Sciences, Other Not reported 10
Social Sciences Not reported 9
Economics Not reported 9
Secondary Education Not reported 4

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $34,571 130
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor 2
Fine Arts Doctoral 2

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