Does Bard College require SAT or ACT scores?

Bard College has a test-optional policy — SAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required.

How much does Bard College cost per year?

Published sticker price is $66,436 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-06-10.

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Annandale-On-Hudson, NY

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Testing policy

Test-optional

SAT range (middle 50%)

1270–1450

Annual cost (sticker price)

$66,436

Deadline not yet verified for this college.

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/Most-Recent-Cohorts-Institution_06102026.zip — verified 2026-06-10.