Bard College

    Annandale-On-Hudson, NY · Private non-profit · Liberal arts / baccalaureate college

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1270–1450
    Median ~1360
    Acceptance rate
    52%
    Enrollment
    2,414
    ACT middle 50%
    28–32

    What the numbers say about Bard College

    • The reported middle 50% spans 180 points, from 1270 to 1450. A planning score near or above 1490 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 52% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 68% completion rate and $46,543 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1360 SAT scorePlan for a 1500Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $66,436
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $66,436
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $46,543
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    68%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1270 and 1450. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1490 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1450 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1360 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1270 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Bard College's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN1200–148050%
    Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL1270–141024%
    University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO1240–143078%
    University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN1300–150080%
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg, VA1280–145055%
    Chapman UniversityOrange, CA1260–144065%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Bard College?

    Bard College's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1270–1450, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1490 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Bard College's acceptance rate?

    Bard College's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 52%.

    How much does it cost to attend Bard College?

    Published tuition is approximately $66,436 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Bard College test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Bard College's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.bard.edu

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