by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Bard College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Bard College were $66,436 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $822; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 |
| Total | $66,436 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Bard College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Bard College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bard College comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Bard College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Bard College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,498 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,800 |
| One Year Ago | $62,790 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,614 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Bard has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $69,423 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.65%, putting next year’s cost near $69,526.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,526 |
| In 2 Years | $72,760 |
| In 3 Years | $76,144 |
| In 4 Years | $79,686 |
| In 5 Years | $83,392 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $298,116.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Bard College, check out the Bard College Financial Aid page.
