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Bard College is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, United States. It was founded in the year 1860 by John Bard and was known as St. Stephen’s College. Bard College was established in association with the Episcopal Church of New York City. The college's campus occupies approximately 600 acres land. The college offers more than 40 academic programs through four academic divisions. These are:
- Arts
- Languages and Literature
- Science, Mathematics, and Computing
- Social Studies
Bard college is home to more than 60 student clubs and organizations including the Christian Students Fellowship, Kung Fu Club, Bard Animal Rights Collective, Outdoor Club, Black Student Organization, and Dance Club.
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Campus LocationAnnandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 USA Main Tel: (845) 758-6822 Web Site The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science.
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 344 | 5 | | Master | 136 | 5 | | Associate | 113 | 1 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,297 in 2007-2008 (2,421 full-time equivalent). About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class. Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 38,374 | | Room | $ 5,458 | | Board | $ 5,408 | | Books and supplies | $ 850 | | Other | $ 1,150 |
Financial Aid: Bard College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsBard College provides on-campus housing for 1,328 of its 2,421 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
AthleticsThe school is in the Independent Northeast Region for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 25% | | Women | 25% | | All | 25% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (36 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (42 awarded) - Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS (158 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine/Studio Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (305 awarded) - English Language and Literature/Letters
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MUSIC (7 awarded) SCIENCE (45 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
- Ecology
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