Acceptance Rate History
Bard College Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NY · Current rate: 52.1%
What is Bard College's acceptance rate in 2024?
Bard College's acceptance rate in 2024 is 52.1%, roughly unchanged from 52.3% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 52.1% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 52.3% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 46.1% | 6,482 | 2,987 |
| 2021 | 59.9% | 5,167 | 3,096 |
| 2020 | 57.0% | 4,969 | 2,830 |
| 2019 | 64.8% | 4,912 | 3,181 |
| 2018 | 64.6% | 5,141 | 3,319 |
| 2017 | 58.2% | 4,922 | 2,865 |
| 2016 | 56.2% | 5,181 | 2,912 |
| 2015 | 32.2% | 7,044 | 2,266 |
| 2014 | 44.6% | 6,960 | 3,105 |
| 2013 | 37.6% | 5,466 | 2,056 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1270–1450
Admitted students at Bard College scored between 1270 and 1450 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1270–1450.
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Trend Analysis
Bard College's acceptance rate has increased from 37.6% in 2013 to 52.1% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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