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Is Bard a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$198,924 Avg Total Cost

Bard College Value Report

Is a Bard degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Expensive Price

Bard College is ranked #2,162 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Bard College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2162 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  3.53 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $198,924 for a Bard Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from Bard will cost you about $198,924. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $47,476 and a typical 4.19 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$47,476
Average Years to Graduate4.19
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$198,924

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Bard student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Bard degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$141,157 In-State With Aid
$321,683 Avg Cost No Aid
4.19 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Bard.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$321,683#0F
All Students$198,924#2,162F
Only Students Receiving Aid$141,157#1,710D-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$321,683#F
All Students$198,924#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$141,157#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

About 80% of Bard students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Bard financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average Bard cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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