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Bard College

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Overview

Established in 1860, the Bard College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Annandale-on-Hudson (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Bard College is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Bard College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 165-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Bard College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bard College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bard College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bard College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Bard College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1860
Motto Dabo tibi coronam vitae
I shall give thee the crown of life (Revelation 2:10)
Colours Red and white
Mascot
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University Location

Address Annandale Road
Annandale-on-Hudson
12504-5000 New York
United States
Bard College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bard College Phone Number (845) 758 6822
Bard College Fax Number (845) 758 4294
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bard College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bard College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bard College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bard College.



Bard College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 35,000-39,999 US$ (31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Bard College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Bard College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Bard College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bard College's Admission Office Admission Office

30 Campus Road, PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson 12504-5000
(845) 758 7472


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

Bard College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Bard College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 300 to 399 members.


Bard College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Bard College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bard College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Bard College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bard College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Bard College is Christian-Anglican Religious Affiliation

Christian-Anglican. The Episcopal Church - www.episcopalchurch.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Bard College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bard College's Library
Bard College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 340,865 physical volumes, 5,267 physical media, 7 digital/electronic media and 70 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 68 full-time employees, including 11 librarians. Bard College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Bard College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Bard College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,400 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Bard College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bard College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bard College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bard College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bard College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Bard College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Bard College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bard College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bard College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bard College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bard College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Bard College 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Bard College's Facebook page review

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Bard College's X page review

YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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