by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Bard College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
Here’s what this page covers:
Those taking courses part-time at Bard College generally pay $2,050 per credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $2,050 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Bard College are listed below.
The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $822; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,614 |
| Fees | $822 |
| Total | $66,436 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at Bard College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $57,498 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,800 |
| One Year Ago | $62,790 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,614 |
Most recently, tuition increased 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $69,423 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Bard College, check out the Bard College Financial Aid page.
For the standard full-year figures, visit the Bard College Tuition & Fees page.