Cambridge, MA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 74 | 54 | 9 | 73% |
| 2020 | 70 | 63 | 15 | 90% |
| 2021 | 102 | 91 | 11 | 89% |
| 2022 | 82 | 73 | 11 | 89% |
| 2023 | 109 | 92 | 12 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
42 of 55 women and 49 of 53 men were admitted.
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Longy School of Music of Bard College has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 92 of 109 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
109 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 12 enrolled.
No. Longy School of Music of Bard College is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 11 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 84% — it has become less selective.