Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bard is $63,612. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.93% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,795.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $66,749 which is a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,040 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.58% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 8.70% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other New York schools with tuition changes from last year at New York colleges tuition change page.
Bard Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$60,622$18,980
2023-2024$63,612$20,040
Change % 2023-20244.93%5.58%
2024-2025$66,749$21,159
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Bard College - COA
Bard College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Bard College - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $42,620 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.90% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $44,707 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Bard Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$40,630$18,980
2023-2024$42,620$20,040
Change % 2023-20244.90%5.58%
2024-2025$44,707$21,159
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Bard College - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bard. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,960. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,605.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,868
2023-2024$1,960
2024-2025$2,057
Graduate2022-2023$1,530
2023-2024$1,605
2024-2025$1,684
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Bard College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Bard College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Bard College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Bard College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Bard College$63,612
New York University$60,438
Columbia University in the City of New York$69,045
Cornell University$66,014
Syracuse University$63,061
St. John's University-New York$50,110

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bard?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bard is $273,960.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$65,506$67,456$69,465$71,533$273,960
Class of 2029Fall 2025$67,456$69,465$71,533$73,663$282,117
Class of 2030Fall 2026$69,465$71,533$73,663$75,856$290,517
Class of 2031Fall 2027$71,533$73,663$75,856$78,115$299,167
Class of 2032Fall 2028$73,663$75,856$78,115$80,441$308,075

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $360,186.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Bard College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$86,872$88,948$91,084$93,281$360,186
Class of 2029Fall 2025$88,948$91,084$93,281$95,541$368,855
Class of 2030Fall 2026$91,084$93,281$95,541$97,865$377,771
Class of 2031Fall 2027$93,281$95,541$97,865$100,255$386,942
Class of 2032Fall 2028$95,541$97,865$100,255$102,714$396,375

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 69% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $161,822.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Bard College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$37,281$39,357$41,493$43,690$161,822
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,357$41,493$43,690$45,950$170,491
Class of 2030Fall 2026$41,493$43,690$45,950$48,274$179,407
Class of 2031Fall 2027$43,690$45,950$48,274$50,664$188,578
Class of 2032Fall 2028$45,950$48,274$50,664$53,123$198,011

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Bard College.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Bard College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$63,612$1,200 $20,040
Graduate$42,620 $1,200$20,040
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