Bard College
Academics
- Graduation Rate72%
- Majors Available17
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio9:1
- Retention Rate85%
AP Credit Policy
Advanced standing or college credit for College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be given for a grade of 5. Students who wish to request credit or advanced standing must submit the appropriate record of their grade to the Office of the Registrar. The following international diplomas may be accepted for advanced standing: International Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, Swiss Maturity, and German Abitur. A student may be allowed to accelerate for up to 32 credits (a normal full year) at the time of Moderation if the Moderation Board so recommends. Students who have earned A-level passes may enter with advanced standing. To be eligible for credit, IB students must score 5 or above in individual subjects. A-level students must have an A or A* to receive credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Art History | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Biology | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Calculus AB | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Calculus BC | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Chemistry | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Computer Science A | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Drawing | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Environmental Science | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| European History | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Human Geography | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Latin | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Microeconomics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Aural Subscore | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Non-Aural Subscore | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Music Theory | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Psychology | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Research | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Seminar | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| Statistics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| United States Government and Politics | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| United States History | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| World History: Modern | 5 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting and Finance
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
B
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business Administration and Management, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Sciences, Other
V
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- English as a Second Language
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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