Bard College
Admissions
Interested in attending Bard College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bard College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Bard College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bard accepted 40% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 7,926 people applied and 3,270 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bard College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Bard College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Bard College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Bard considers:
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bard College?
Grades
Bard is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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