| Rochester vs. Bard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#39 in National Universities #9 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,080 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$66,436 |
| cheaper$39,310 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$44,500 |
| Less$40,475 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$54,049 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,380 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter40.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier52.12% |
| Favorable15.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.78% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger11,946 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,911 |
| Larger6,580 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,438 |
| Larger5,366 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller473 |
| 690 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,084) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,230) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 3,081 | Number of faculty | 361 |
| Higher$133,510 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,299 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.