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Acceptance Rate History
Bard College
NY · Current rate: 52%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52.29% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 46.08% | 6,482 | 2,987 |
| 2021 | 59.92% | 5,167 | 3,096 |
| 2020 | 56.95% | 4,969 | 2,830 |
| 2019 | 64.76% | 4,912 | 3,181 |
| 2018 | 64.56% | 5,141 | 3,319 |
| 2017 | 58.21% | 4,922 | 2,865 |
| 2016 | 56.21% | 5,181 | 2,912 |
| 2015 | 32.17% | 7,044 | 2,266 |
| 2014 | 44.61% | 6,960 | 3,105 |
| 2013 | 37.61% | 5,466 | 2,056 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Bard College's acceptance rate has increased from 37.6% in 2013 to 52.3% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2016.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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