First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: bard.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 121 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 119 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 82 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 75 |
| Music Performance | 24 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
711,730 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
New York Stewart International (SWF)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.2 of 20
Elevation
144 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
11°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
85.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,640 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Culinary Institute of America19 mi
- Marist University21 mi
- State University of New York at New Paltz21 mi
- Vassar College23 mi
- Mount Saint Mary College35 mi
- United States Military Academy44 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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