Annandale-on-Hudson, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Bard College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,922-student campus.

5.48
Incidents / 1k students
#2,627
Rank of 3,050
#167
NY rank
2,922
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Bard College reports 5.48 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,627 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 88% of ranked campuses its size.

5.48
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,627
of 3,050 ranked nationally
88%
report fewer incidents than this campus
11
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-22 reported incidents

Bard College decreased from 33 to 11 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Bard College is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, enrolling approximately 2,922 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 75 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #167 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,922 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Bard College is "Fondling" with 28 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 2.60 incidents per 1,000 students, Bard College reports 111% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 3 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 54 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

5.48 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2627

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#167

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

11

across 11 crime categories

Where Bard College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

5 safer than 12% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). This entry sits in this band. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Bard College percentile rank 13.9%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2627 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Bard College reports 111% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$66,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,436
Avg Net Price
$34,649
Median Debt
$24,254
Pell Grant Recipients
17%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Average
1380
SAT Math Range
620–700
ACT Range
28–32

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$31,072
Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,543
Loan Repayment (3yr)
84%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Bard College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 65% (31 → 11 incidents)

010203040 202120222023 31 11 ▼ -64.5%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 010
Arson 010
Burglary 1146
Fondling 9811
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 001
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 1913
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 3 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

54 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
54 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 21
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 8
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 30
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 1
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0

Bard College vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

Bard College

5.48 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,627
Enrollment
2,922
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 3.08
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Safety Score 0.00
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
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Safety Score 2.74
DeSales University
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Safety Score 0.00
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, NC · 2,925 enrolled
Safety Score 7.18

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Bard College nationally (rank #2627), regardless of size or state.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
National Rank #2626
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL
National Rank #2628
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ
National Rank #2625
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
National Rank #2629
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
National Rank #2624

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bard College safe?
Bard College has a safety score of 5.48 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,627 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bard College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bard College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Bard College have fire safety data?
Yes. Bard College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Bard College's Safety Profile

Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY enrolls 2,922 students and has a safety score of 5.48 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2627 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 33 in 2022 to 11 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 3 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Bard College's 5.48 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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