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.

What is the Regular Decision deadline for Bard College?

The Regular Decision deadline is January 01, 2027, as published by the college and verified 2026-09-28.

Published sticker price is $66,436 per year before financial aid, as verified 2026-09-28.

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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

Early Decision

November 01, 2026

Early Action

November 01, 2026

Regular Decision

January 01, 2027

Common Application, Coalition with Scoir

Every fact on this page traces to a source and a verification date, never an estimate. https://www.bard.edu/admission/applying/ — verified 2026-09-28.