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Bard College

Bard College
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504

Official telephone: (845) 758-6822
Fax number: (845) 758-5208
Website: https://www.bard.edu/
Bard College
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 845 758-7472

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 57
Number of early decision applications accepted: 32 (56%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 6,482
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,404
School has a waiting list policy: no
Admission may be deferred: yes

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