Bard vs. Central |
#54 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
Offered Degrees | ||
Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$63,612 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$20,988 |
$42,620 | Graduate Tuition | - |
More$49,591 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,764 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT 22 ACT |
Tighter46.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.24% |
Lower15.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.49% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Larger2,706 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,169 |
Larger2,296 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,169 |
410 | Graduate Student Population | - |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
71% | Graduate Rate | 71% |
Lower22% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
319 | Number of faculties | 120 |
Higher$107,230 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,690 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.