Bard

New York (Mid-Atlantic) · 2,000 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $63,000/yr sticker

private Tier 3

Hudson River campus. Strong arts, lit, classics. Open-curriculum vibe, lots of senior thesis culture.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

42.0%

most recent reported cycle

3.55–3.95

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1280–1450

middle 50% admitted SAT score

29–33

middle 50% admitted ACT score

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

NYC finance/banking recruiting pipeline, but mid-tier rather than bulge-bracket tier.
Hudson Valley nonprofit and NGO sector, especially environment and arts orgs.
Publishing and media in NYC, strong student-to-entry-level editorial pipelines.
Tech startups in Brooklyn/Manhattan, less target school than peer liberal arts.
Higher ed administration and liberal arts college faculty track, natural pipeline.

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