Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
Roughly 52 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 52% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,912 | 3,181 | 482 | 65% |
| 2020 | 4,969 | 2,830 | 363 | 57% |
| 2021 | 5,167 | 3,096 | 473 | 60% |
| 2022 | 6,482 | 2,987 | 448 | 46% |
| 2023 | 6,628 | 3,466 | 402 | 52% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,408 of 4,339 women and 1,058 of 2,289 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bard College has an acceptance rate of 52% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,466 of 6,628 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 52 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
6,628 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 402 enrolled.
No. Bard College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 52% — it has become more selective.