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Bard College is in Red Hook, New York. Red Hook is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bard College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Bard College include drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 32% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Bard College. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Bard College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,109 students study at Bard College (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Bard College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Bard College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Independent Northeast Region athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
General Phone: (845) 758-6822
Admissions Phone: (845) 758-7472
Financial Aid Phone: (845) 758-7525
http://www.bard.edu
Bard College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 318 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English language and literature, interdisciplinary studies |
| Fine Arts | 157 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 40 | various performing arts |
| Science | 34 | biological and physical sciences, ecology |
Number of programs and degrees for Bard College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 330 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 132 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 87 | 3 |
In 2005, Bard College had a total enrollment of 2,109 students (2,049 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 41% |
| California | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Bard College offers campus housing for 1,229 of its 2,049 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Red Hook, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,142 | 1,325 | 32% | 515 | 39% |
| Men | 1,698 | 530 | 31% | 206 | 39% |
| Women | 2,444 | 795 | 33% | 309 | 39% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (845) 758-7472
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,490 |
| Room and board | $ 9,310 |
| Room charge | $ 4,670 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,640 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 950 |
Financial Aid:
Bard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 267100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (845) 758-7525
Bard College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $94,987 | 17 | $96,673 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $75,002 | 16 | $71,912 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $57,901 | 25 | $54,635 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $78,329 | 58 | $71,723 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Northeast Region |
| Track | Independent Northeast Region |
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bard College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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