To experience a different kind of education, apply to Bard College today. We have been test-optional for over 50 years and there is no application fee.
We meet students where they are by taking innovative approaches to a traditional education and giving real-world context to each major.
With almost 50 academic programs to choose from, you’re sure to find a path that will help you make an impact on the world.
Bard was the
1st
college in the U.S. to have
a human rights major
Among Bard students,
75%
engage in civic, community,
or campus programs
Bard features a
9:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Almost
70%
of our students receive
financial assistance