Bard College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,968

Cost of attendance at Bard College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,968

Cost of attendance at Bard College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bard College was $24,318. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bard College

Bard College net price calculator

$24,318

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bard College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,318	$1,166 (5%)	$15,443	$13,194	$23,241	$20,974	$37,369
2021	$25,484	$2,168 (8%)	$19,329	$18,011	$22,659	$26,842	$37,172
2020	$27,652	$1,177 (4%)	$18,503	$18,104	$18,768	$24,665	$35,562
2019	$26,475	$2,961 (10%)	$16,022	$21,558	$21,482	$26,243	$40,422
2018	$29,436	$80	$14,713	$13,890	$26,492	$28,456	$38,547
2017	$29,356	$4,303 (17%)	$21,568	$19,159	$29,038	$31,685	$43,829
2016	$25,053	$222	$16,654	$20,604	$23,183	$26,883	$35,467
2015	$25,275	$1,499 (6%)	$16,854	$19,318	$27,582	$31,580	$42,572
2014	$26,774	--	$16,364	$21,395	$25,999	$29,411	$39,038

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bard College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$72,868	$2,132 (3%)	$57,968	$13,800	$1,100
2021	$70,736	No change	$56,036	$13,750	$950
2020	$70,736	$1,356 (2%)	$56,036	$13,750	$950
2019	$69,380	$1,774 (3%)	$54,680	$13,750	$950
2018	$67,606	$1,522 (2%)	$52,906	$13,750	$950
2017	$66,084	$1,478 (2%)	$51,384	$13,750	$950
2016	$64,606	$3,666 (6%)	$49,906	$13,750	$950
2015	$60,940	$1,870 (3%)	$48,240	$11,750	$950
2014	$59,070	$1,572 (3%)	$46,370	$11,750	$950
2013	$57,498	--	$44,798	$11,750	$950

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Bard College? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,760 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Bard College is $1,862 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bard College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bard College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,800

If living off-campus, with family: $1,700

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,800
How much is Bard College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bard College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bard College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,797	$1,252
For out-of-state students	$1,797	$1,252

Housing and Meal

**Bard College requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bard College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$16,760	19	1,400
2021	N/A	N/A	$16,272	19	1,400
2020	N/A	N/A	$15,876	19	1,400
2019	N/A	N/A	$15,488	0	1,400
2018	N/A	N/A	$15,066	19	1,400
2017	N/A	N/A	$14,540	0	1,481
2016	N/A	N/A	$14,118	0	1,450

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bard College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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