Tuition & Fees
The annual tuition and fees for the Conservatory program are the same as for the College. However, the Undergraduate Double-Degree Program typically requires five years, rather than four. Students may choose to enroll in summer and January intersession programs, which carry additional costs.
Bard Conservatory understands the financial commitment families make to send their student to Bard for five years, rather than four. Because of this, all students are considered for all need and merit-based aid for which they may qualify, to offset the cost of their fifth year of study at Bard.
Special Scholarship Opportunities
All applicants to the Bard Conservatory are eligible for scholarships, based on both need and musical ability. In addition, the Conservatory, through the generosity of donors and partner organizations, offers the following special scholarships to undergraduate applicants.
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Brass, Double Bass, & Double Reed ScholarshipsThese scholarships cover up to full tuition and up to full room and board costs at Bard. Two scholarships in each category are awarded each year to incoming students. -
Joan Tower Composition ScholarshipThis annual scholarship, funded by a group of generous donors in honor of composition faculty member Joan Tower's 75th birthday, is given annually to an applicant in composition and provides $10,000 toward tuition costs at The Bard Conservatory. -
Bard Conservatory Sphinx ScholarshipIn partnership with the Sphinx College-Bound Program and available to all alumni and semifinalists of the Sphinx Competition, Bard is pleased to offer four scholarships covering up to full tuition and room and board to one violinist, violist, cellist, and bassist.Bard Conservatory Sphinx Scholarship
In 2001, Sphinx joined forces with the League of American Orchestras to execute and oversee its Music Assistance Fund for classical musicians of color. Now called the College-Bound Program, this program is designed to help aspiring musicians develop their skills as they prepare for professional careers. In addition to educational funds, all Sphinx Competition semi-finalists and alumni receive access to undergraduate and graduate scholarships through this program.
