Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $63,612
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $63,612
- Average Net Price
- $31,771
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 23.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $18,040
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,000
- Books & Supplies
- $1,200
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $82,852
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,254
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 34.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,609 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,710 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,816 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $26,909 |
| $110,001+ | $43,347 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Bard families pay far less than the $82,852 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $31,771 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,609 annually, while those making over $110,000 still get significant help at $43,347. Over four years, expect to pay between $54,436 and $173,388 depending on family income.
The typical graduate leaves with $24,254 in debt, translating to $257 monthly payments. New graduates earn a median $21,735 in their first year, making those payments manageable but tight. Only 34% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford Bard without heavy borrowing. The college gives institutional grants averaging $53,584 to 17% of students.
Families earning under $75,000 get the best deal here, paying roughly one-quarter of the full cost while accessing Bard's grade-free liberal arts education.
The typical graduate leaves with $24,254 in debt, translating to $257 monthly payments. New graduates earn a median $21,735 in their first year, making those payments manageable but tight. Only 34% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford Bard without heavy borrowing. The college gives institutional grants averaging $53,584 to 17% of students.
Families earning under $75,000 get the best deal here, paying roughly one-quarter of the full cost while accessing Bard's grade-free liberal arts education.
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