College statistics
- Address:
- Annandale Road
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
12504 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.bard.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $65,614
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $65,614
- Room and Board:
- $18,852
- Acceptance Rate:
- 52.3%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $167,819,284
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Social Sciences
This liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, serves about 2,900 undergraduates in a rural setting. The institution emphasizes social sciences and interdisciplinary coursework as core to its academic mission, attracting students interested in seminar-based learning and close faculty engagement.
Tuition runs $65,614 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $84,466 when room and board are included. The college enrolls a moderately selective cohort; about half of applicants gain admission, and enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile of 740 in SAT Reading and 700 in SAT Math. Most students receive financial aid, and the published cost is higher than what many pay after assistance.
The college reports a strong commitment to undergraduate education and maintains a selective admissions process. Students who thrive here typically value small classes, faculty access, and a curriculum centered on critical thinking across disciplines. For more information, visit www.bard.edu/.