School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Bard College is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

Annandale On Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Main Phone: (845) 758-6822
Web Site: www.bard.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,297 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 196 male students and 295 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 39.9% of the student body, while females made up 60.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (61)%, Hispanic (67)%, Asian (80)%, and Native American (15)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Programs

English Language And Literature

• Other English Language And Literature

• Social Sciences

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Other Biology

• Fine Arts
• Other Performing And Visual Art

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Bard College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• AP credits
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

• Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.