How Much Financial Assistance is Available?
$52,152 is the average Bard College's freshman financial aid deal. Approximately 72.0% of incoming students obtain some financial aid, most of which is scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the "sticker" price of the institution. However, bear in mind that the only true discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Student debt should be viewed as an "outcome" instead of "aid". Learn more on student loan debt at Bard.
How Much Is Offered in Scholarships & Grants?
The stats below refer to aid which is given by Bard College.
71.0% of freshmen (346 total) were given scholarships at Bard College, averaging $43,130 per student. This puts it in the top 20th percentile of all colleges in the nation.
As well as scholarships, 24.0% of first years (119 total) were awarded a federal grant, for about $5,495 each.
See the typical volume of scholarships and grants freshmen receive by studying the chart below.
Scholarships are merit-based, while grants are given based on financial need.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Find out how much scholarship and grant assistance you may expect to obtain based on your income level. The chart following displays freshmen receiving federal Title IV aid including PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 13.8% | $54,286 |
| Income 30k-48k | 6.8% | $54,685 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.9% | $54,021 |
| Income 75k-110k | 10.1% | $48,124 |
| Income 110k + | 18.3% | $37,227 |
The chart above displays students who are receiving Title IV aid which is federal assistance from the government in the form of grants, loans, and work-study. Learn more.
The Typical Undergrad Receiving a Scholarship or Grant Will Get $43,085
Of the 1,882 undergraduate students at Bard College about 68.0% (1,287 in total) get some kind of grant aid. The standard amount granted was $43,085.
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to learn more.
Bard College Financial Aid Information
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.bard.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/bard |
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