Bard College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Bard College is a private nonprofit institution located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York with approximately 2,280 undergraduate students enrolled. Bard College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The average net price after financial aid is $31,771 per year. The graduation rate is 73%, and the typical graduate earns $43,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bard College is a private liberal arts college in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, United States. The campus overlooks the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains within the Hudson River Historic District and is a National Historic Landmark.
Worth considering if you're drawn to progressive, discussion-heavy liberal arts education in a genuinely beautiful Hudson Valley setting — the $19,000 median debt at graduation is relatively manageable. The concern is the earnings picture: graduates report median earnings of just $43,700 a decade out, which means you'll want to think carefully about how you'll cover the $31,771 average annual net price before loans pile up. Strong fit for self-directed students who value intellectual culture over career-track outcomes, but go in with eyes open financially.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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