Bard College SAT Scores and GPA

What are Bard College's average SAT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Bard College. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

Bard College Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: SAT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Bard College.

Average SAT: 1330

The average SAT score composite at Bard College is a 1330.

Bard College SAT Score Analysis

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1230, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1450.

In other words, a 1230 places you below average, while a 1450 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Bard College, but they really want to see at least a 1230 to have a chance at being considered.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	650	590	710
Reading + Writing	680	640	740
Composite	1330	1230	1450

Average GPA: 3.79

The average GPA at Bard College is 3.79. This makes Bard College Strongly Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)

With a GPA of 3.79, Bard College requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, with a leaning toward A's. If you took some AP or IB classes, this will help boost your weighted GPA and show your ability to take college classes.

If you're a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change from this point on. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 3.79, you'll need a higher SAT score to compensate and show that you're prepared to take on college academics. This will help you compete effectively with other applicants.

Admissions Rate: 21.7%

The acceptance rate at Bard College is 21.7%. In other words, of 100 students who apply, 22 are admitted.

This means the school is quite selective. If you have strong academic scores, you have a great shot at getting in.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is quite selective, strong academic scores are critical to improving your chances of admission. If you're able to score a 1450 SAT or above, you'll have a very strong chance at getting in. But if you get a 1230 SAT or below, it'll be a steep uphill battle for you to get admitted.

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Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Bard College, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Bard College.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Bard College. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	1435	33
University of California, Berkeley	Berkeley, CA	1415	31
University of California, Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	1405	31
Stony Brook University	Stony Brook, NY	1396	31
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	1395	33
University of Miami	Coral Gables, FL	1384	31
Binghamton University	Binghamton, NY	1375	31

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Bard College, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo, CA	1335	29
United States Military Academy	West Point, NY	1331	30
American University	Washington, DC	1329	30
University of Connecticut	Storrs, CT	1315	29
Seton Hall University	South Orange, NJ	1310	30
Syracuse University	Syracuse, NY	1310	29
University of California, Irvine	Irvine, CA	1310	29

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Bard College, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Bard College is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Drexel University	Philadelphia, PA	1290	28
University of California, Davis	Davis, CA	1280	28
Penn State University Park	University Park, PA	1265	28
Hofstra University	Hempstead, NY	1246	27
Temple University	Philadelphia, PA	1241	28
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
University of Cincinnati	Cincinnati, OH	1223	26

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