Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bard College is 46.08% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. 2,078 men and 4,404 women applied to Bard and 853 men and 2,134 women students were accepted.
Among them, 147 men and 301 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bard.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,482 | 2,078 | 4,404 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,987 | 853 | 2,134 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 448 | 147 | 301 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 46.08% | 41.05% | 48.46% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.00% | 17.23% | 14.10% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Bard. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bard College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Bard College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bard.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | www.bard.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | www.bard.edu/admission/firstyear |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research) |