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Students come from across the country and around the globe to study at Bard.
They undertake a broad range of academic programs in Annandale. While pursuing their degrees, they volunteer in the community, develop their career goals, and bring their talents to the campus and the region. They share a love of learning and the leadership to make their mark on the world.

Who Is the Class of 2025?

  • Incoming Students
    First-year students: 473
    Public high school: 57%
    Independent high school: 29%
    Religious high school: 9%
    Charter high school: 4%
    Homeschool (partial or complete): 1%
     
  • US Geographic Distribution 
    New England: 17%
    Mid-Atlantic: 44%*
    South/Southeast: 10%
    Southwest: 3%
    Midwest: 7%
    West: 19%
    *New York: 31%

    Percentage of the Class 
    International/US-Dual Citizens:
    14%

    States: 37 
    Countries: 35
  • Ethnic Diversity
    African American/Black: 6%
    Asian: 11%
    Hispanic/Latino: 12%
    Multiracial: 8%
    Native American/Alaskan Native: 1%
    Native Hawaiian/or other Pacific Islander: 1%
    White/non-Hispanic: 64%
    Unknown: 8%

    *Race/ethnicity does not total 100% because students are able to select more than one race/ethnicity. 
Class of 2025
Photo: Karl Rabe

Class of 2025

Bard College’s Class of 2025 was selected from a large and competitive applicant pool, indicating their extraordinary promise. They are a high-achieving group, with wide-ranging interests and varied backgrounds. Our first-year students come to Annandale-on-Hudson from 37 states and 35 countries, bringing with them their passion, creativity, and intellectual engagement.

Our Students

Joelle Powe

Joelle Powe

Abundant opportunities at Bard have supported Jamaican documentary filmmaker and anthropology major Joelle Powe's academic, cultural, and artistic vision.

Joelle's Story >>

  • Levi's Story >>
    Levi Lakota Lowe came to Bard sight unseen and fell in love with the campus as soon as he arrived.
  • Christina's Story >>
    Christina Kiser knew in high school that she wanted to go to medical school and become a surgeon.
  • Viveca's Story >>
    Trumpet player Viveca Lawrie was discovered by a Bard College Conservatory of Music faculty member, who encouraged her to apply to Bard.

More Student Stories

Academic Snapshot: Time and Credits at Bard

The academic year is divided into two 15-week semesters.
Most classes are 4 semester hours of academic credit.
128 credits are required for the bachelor's degree.
The average semester course load is 16 credits.

Bard by the Numbers

  • College Facts

    Academic 
    (2020-2021)

    1,019 classes
    Tutorials: 124
    Student/faculty ratio: 9:1

    Class size: 
    2–9 students: 31%
    10–19 students: 56%
    20–29 students: 10%
    30–39 students: 1.7%
    More than 36 students: 1.3%

    Faculty 
    Total: 267
    Identifies as female: 44.6%
    Identifies as male: 55.4%
    Faculty of color: 14%
    Full-time faculty with a terminal degree: 81%

    SAT/ACT
    Bard College has been test optional for over 40 years.

    Application Fee
    There is NO application fee to apply to Bard College!
     
  • Tuition and Aid

    Financial Aid

    Total Bard Scholarship aid awarded:
    $64 million

    (2021-2022)

    Average debt: $29,270
    (those who graduated in May 2020)

    — Class of 2025 —

    Received Bard institutional aid: 84%

    Average Bard institutional aid: $51,369

    Average aid package total: $55,523
    (includes loans, work study, and grants)
    The class of 2025 received aid in the following categories: 6% loans, 1% work study, 93% grants.

    Total Bard aid to first years  $19.6 million 

    Pell Grant recipients: 27%

    Fees 
    Tuition: $57,498
    Room and board: $16,760
    Fall 2021 Language and Thinking (L&T) Meal Plan: $1,056
    Spring 2022 Citizen Science Meal Plan: $704
    Health Service: $470
    Security deposit: $225
    Total first year: $76,713

    *Note that there are additional costs if students acquire Bard's tuition refund insurance and/or Bard's health insurance.
    bard.edu/studentaccounts/policies

  • Other Notable Stats

    Over 50% of Bard students study away

    75% students involved in programs or projects in civic engagement, community service, Trustee Leader Scholars (TLS), or student club or activity

    Over 90% of Bard students are either employed, in graduate school, or pursuing scholarships--such as, Watson or Fulbright, within 6 months of graduating

    Graduate schools include: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge, Dartmouth, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, London School of Economics, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, UC Davis, UC Berkeley, Juilliard

About Campus: Rachel Explores Ward Manor

Rachel is a Bard College student in the Psychology Program. She visits one of the landmarks of Bard's campus: Ward Manor, often called simply "Manor." The porch behind Manor is a prime spot to study, enjoy a meal from the Manor Cafe, or connect with friends. The porch boasts a view of the iconic Stargon sculpture (affectionately called "The Bunny Ears"), the Bard Farm, and the Catskill Mountains in the background.

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Why I Chose Bard

Why choose Bard College? The unique and rigorous curriculum, stunning campus, and close relationships with faculty are a few of the reasons our students decided to make Bard their home. Hear them talk about what drew them to the college in the beginning and the scholarly, creative community they've found on campus since.

Student News


For the 13th Consecutive Year, Bard’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams Win Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches
Bard student athletes on both the men’s and women’s soccer teams won the Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches, each for the 13th consecutive year. The men’s and women’s soccer teams produced cumulative GPAs of 3.43 and 3.40 respectively for the 21–22 academic year, surpassing the 3.0 grade point average needed to earn the honor. 

For the 13th Consecutive Year, Bard’s Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams Win Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches

Image courtesy of Bard Athletics.
Bard student athletes on both the men’s and women’s soccer teams won the Team Academic Award from the United Soccer Coaches, each for the 13th consecutive year. The men’s and women’s soccer teams produced cumulative GPAs of 3.43 and 3.40 respectively for the 21–22 academic year, surpassing the 3.0 grade point average needed to earn the honor. Bard is one of 130 institutions to have both the men’s and women’s teams qualify.

Lear More about Women’s Team Win
 
Learn More about Men’s Team Win

Post Date: 08-02-2022
Aarsha Joshi, Current BHSEC Queens Student, Says Early College Model Makes College “An Expectation Rather than an Option for All Students” in the Gotham Gazette
“I never thought I would be ready for college until I realized that I was already in one,” writes Aarsha Joshi, a current student at BHSEC Queens. In an opinion piece for the Gotham Gazette, Joshi argues that an early college experience ought to be equally attainable for everyone: “Early college instills a sense of belonging in students, especially those who are typically underrepresented in academia.”

Aarsha Joshi, Current BHSEC Queens Student, Says Early College Model Makes College “An Expectation Rather than an Option for All Students” in the Gotham Gazette

“I never thought I would be ready for college until I realized that I was already in one,” writes Aarsha Joshi, a current student at BHSEC Queens. In an opinion piece for the Gotham Gazette, Joshi argues that an early college experience ought to be equally attainable for everyone: “Early college instills a sense of belonging in students, especially those who are typically underrepresented in academia.” Calling on New York State and City leaders to offer more early college opportunities, Joshi cites improved outcomes for first generation and low-income students. “The ability to interact with complex topics while still maintaining the innocence of being a teenager and living at home is a privilege that I will be eternally grateful for,” Joshi writes.
Read More in the Gotham Gazette

Post Date: 08-02-2022
Bard Students Join Peers in Global Network for Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference in Kyrgyzstan
For the first time in two years, Bard students were able to join in person for the Annual Get Engaged Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference. This year's conference took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on the beautiful campus of the American University of Central Asia, bringing together undergraduate student leaders and mentors from 28 countries and 17 institutions in the Open Society University Network to discuss civic engagement projects students have been implementing in their respective countries.

Bard Students Join Peers in Global Network for Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference in Kyrgyzstan

Students and mentors from Get Engaged 2022 pose for a group portrait at a festive night out in Bishkek.
For the first time in two years, Bard students were able to join in person for the Annual Get Engaged Student Action and Youth Leadership Conference. This year's conference took place June 23–30 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on the beautiful campus of the American University of Central Asia, bringing together undergraduate student leaders and mentors from 28 countries and 17 institutions in the Open Society University Network. 
 
Students, faculty, and staff at the Get Engaged conference discussed the civic engagement projects students have been developing and implementing in their respective countries. Students learned new skills, honed leadership styles, and networked with like-minded innovators who are collaborating with community partners across the globe to develop solutions to pressing local and global challenges.
Read More

Post Date: 07-12-2022

Life After Bard

Bardians Are Everywhere
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Bardians Are Everywhere

Whether working in Annandale or Berlin, in sustainable agriculture or in a tech startup, Bard alumni/ae make a difference. Bardians are changing the way the world works, taking Bard's commitment to innovation and engagement worldwide. Being a Bardian means having an impact, wherever you may be and whatever type of work you're called to do. Look for members of the Bard community. You'll find us in your favorite films, your most ambitious business ventures, and your most innovative educational institutions.

Staying Connected After Graduation
Bard Awards 2019, photo by Karl Rabe.

Staying Connected After Graduation

Bardians take great pride in their alma mater and support Bard in any way they can, whether by recommending new students, making a gift to the College, or offering professional mentoring to current students and young alums. There are lots of ways to stay connected to Bard after graduation:
Alumni/ae Association
The Bardian and Other Alumni/ae News
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Career Development On Campus and Beyond

Bard supports students' professional development during their years in Annandale and after graduation. The Career Development Office offers a range of internship and job resources, and hosts events that connect students with various professions, alumni/ae, and employers. Bard Works is an intensive, weeklong program for juniors and seniors at Bard College that prepares them for work after graduation. The Center for Civic Engagement helps students secure internships, find service-learning opportunities, and design their own projects.

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