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Bard College Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Bard College. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Bard College.

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This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

    At Bard College, 3.24% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

    To read about regular admission requirements for Bard College, click here

    Can you transfer into Bard College

    Bard College requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

    Admission Item Required?
    High School Transcript Required of Some
    College Transcript Required of All
    Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
    Interview Recommended of All
    Standardized Test Scores Not Required
    Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

    In addition to the above requirements, Bard College also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

    Bard College requires a minimum of 28 credits.

    Bard College chances calculator

    This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

    Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    Additionally, of the 214 accepted transfer students, 61 students enrolled - that means the yield was 28.5%.

    Bard College accepts 71 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

    Bard College requires a minimum college GPA of 3.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

    Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Bard College website for more info.
    Bard College accepts 70.86% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

    To have a shot at transferring into Bard College, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.5 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.64. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

    The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Bard College students.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    SAT Math 590 710 650
    SAT Reading 640 740 690
    2018 Total SAT Score 1230 1450 1340
    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    ACT Math - - -
    ACT Reading - - -
    2018 Total ACT Score - - -

    Bard College’s average SAT score is 1340. To be a competitive applicant for Bard College your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

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