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Admission to the Program

Bard MAT alum Xhosa Frazier '10 teaching a group of high school visitors from area districts.
Photo by C. Maple
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and restorative practice.
The MAT Program at Bard College is defined by forms of active inquiry and mutual respect that support learning and professional growth. Creating a collaborative educational community begins with the selection of a talented, energetic, and diverse cohort of students during the admission process.
Applying to Bard MAT Financial Aid

Admission 2023 - 2024

The Bard MAT Program will begin accepting applications for the 2023 - 2024 academic year in the fall of 2022. 

Email us for more information and to be added to our email list to be notified when our application has gone live. 

Virtual Information Sessions 

For more information email Cecilia Maple, Bard MAT Director of Admission and Student Affairs

Upcoming Online Information Sessions:
Please email Cecilia Maple to schedule a meeting.
 

Application Requirements
BardMAT students Natalie Palome '19, Nicholas Johnson '19, and Sam Kenny '19 (Photo credit: P. Mauney)

Application Requirements

Program applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the liberal arts with a major (or equivalent) in the discipline they intend to study at Bard. All applications are evaluated one-at-a time by a small group of BardMAT faculty members. If you have any questions about your qualifications for admission, do not hesitate to email us to speak with an admission advisor. Students are accepted into the MAT Program on the basis of an assessment and the required materials.

More about the Application Requirements

Course Prerequisites

All applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Non-majors and non-traditional BA and BS applicants are encouraged to apply. Students who did not major in one of the five subject areas we offer are encouraged to send us a transcript for review prior to starting your application. Transcripts for review can be sent to our admission office via email and we will respond quickly. 

Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition
    These numbers are based on the tuition for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.

    Tuition is subject to change.
    • One-Year Program    $47,637 
      Two-Year Program    $23,820 (year one)
    To off-set the cost of tuition, the Bard MAT program offers significant financial aid packages to qualified students. 

     
  • Fees
    The Institutional and New York State Certification Fees below are subject to change.
    • Application fee                  $65
    • Registration fee                $100
    • Security Deposit               $225
    • Enrollment deposit           $515
    • Facilities fee                     $150
    • Graduation fee                 $120
    • Health Services Fee        $235/ trimester
    • Health insurance             TBD
    • On-campus housing        $11,000 (for 12 months)
    State-specific certification fees should not exceed $600. Click here for more information on state requirements for certification.