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Paying for Graduate School
Upon acceptance of admission, new students pay a nonrefundable deposit of $515. This deposit is due two weeks after notification of admission and financial aid decisions. The balance of tuition and fees for the academic year is billed in two equal installments. Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability offers variety of options for financial assistance to reduce the cost of attendance. Visit our Financial Aid page to learn more.
To aid in your financial planning, below you'll find tuition and fees for our MS, MBA, and MEd Degree programs as well as Program Fees, Additional Expenses, and Refund Policy.
First-Year Full Time Students - Including Dual Degree
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $36,872 |
Fees | $2,145 |
Year-One Total | $39,017 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $400 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,605 |
Second-Year Full Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $24,404 |
Fees | $840 |
Year-One Total | $25,244 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $400 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,605 |
First-Year Part-Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | PER CREDIT |
Fees | $2,145 |
Year-One Total | $2,145 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
Second-Year Part-Time Students**
Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
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Tuition | PER CREDIT |
Fees | $945 |
Year-One Total | $945 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
**Part-time tuition is an illustration as schedules are customized on a per-student basis based on prerequisites and schedules. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,226/credit) basis in the first two years of the program.
Third-Year Part-Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
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Tuition | $24,404 |
Fees | $840 |
Year-One Total | $25,244 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
**Part-time tuition is an illustration as schedules are customized on a per-student basis based on prerequisites and schedules. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,226/credit) basis in the first two years of the program.
Professional Certificate Program*
Tuition | $36,872 |
Registration Fee | $100 |
Facilities Fee | $150 |
Graduate Fee | $120 |
Security Deposit | $225 |
Total | $37,467 |
*J-Term course is optional for Certificate students. Add $1250 to Total Tuition if you plan to enroll in the J-Term trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/MAT
Tuition (12 credits at $1,226 per credit) | $14,712 |
Registration, Facilities, Graduate Fee | fees will be applied to the MAT student account |
Total | $14,712 |
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/JD
Tuition (14 credits at $1,226 per credit) | $17,164 |
Registration Fee | $50 |
Facilities Fee | $75 |
Graduate Fee | $120 |
Total | $17,409 |
Year 1
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $36,634 (30 credits) |
Fees | $1,175 |
Year-One Total | $37,809 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Total | $3,842 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $500 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,705 |
Year 2
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $36,634 (30 credits) |
Fees | $1,070 |
Year-One Total | $37,704 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Total | $3,042 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,405 |
Part-Time MBA: 2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
Year 1
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $25,641 |
Fees | $1,175 |
Year-One Total | $26,816 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Total | $3,842 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
Year 2
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $25,641 |
Fees | $1,175 |
Year-One Total | $26,816 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Total | $3,042 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
Year 3
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $21,978 |
Fees | $1,070 |
Year-One Total | $23,048 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Total | $3,042 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
Year 1 - MS Coursework
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $37,978 |
Fees | $2,195 |
Year-One Total | $26,816 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
Year 2 - MBA Coursework + MS Internship
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition - MBA | $38,861 |
Tuition - CEP | $3,902 |
Fees | $980 |
Year-Two Total | $43,743 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Economics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Total | $3,842 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
Year 3 - MBA Coursework + MS/MBA Capstone
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition - CEP | $17,416 |
Tuition - MBA | $36,024 |
Fees | $1,070 |
Year-Three Total | $54,510 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Total | $3,042 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $300 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,505 |
*1.) See note above on prerequisite fees. 2.) The dual MS/MBA tuition above is meant to illustrate the overall cost of the program. Students may choose to complete the program part-time over four or five years and choose different numbers of elective courses. Schedule a call with GPA Admissions to review dual program costs and financial aid options.
Year 1
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $18,315-$21,978 (15-18 credits) |
Fees | $1,295 |
Certificate Total | $37,809 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
Total | $3,842 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
Room & Board | $12,000 |
Transportation | $2,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $17,705 |
First-Year Full Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $30,372 |
Fees | $1,445 |
Year-One Total | $31,817 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $400 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,605 |
Second-Year Full Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | $17,084 |
Fees | $840 |
Year-One Total | $17,924 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $400 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,605 |
First-Year Part-Time Students**
Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
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Tuition | PER CREDIT |
Fees | $1,445 |
Year-One Total | $1,445 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
**Part-time tuition is an illustration as schedules are customized on a per-student basis based on prerequisites and schedules. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($950/credit) basis in the first two years of the program.
Second-Year Part-Time Students**
Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
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Tuition | PER CREDIT |
Fees | $945 |
Year-One Total | $945 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
**Part-time tuition is an illustration as schedules are customized on a per-student basis based on prerequisites and schedules. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($950/credit) basis in the first two years of the program.
Third-Year Part-Time Students
Expenses Billed by the College - RequiredP | |
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Tuition | $17,084 |
Fees | $840 |
Year-One Total | $17,924 |
Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
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Health Insurance | $3,042 |
On-Campus Graduate Housing (August 2020-May 2021) | $8,416 |
On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
Total | $11,658 |
Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
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Books & Supplies | $200 |
Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
Room & Board | $10,000 |
Transportation | $1,000 |
Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
Total | $15,405 |
**Part-time tuition is an illustration as schedules are customized on a per-student basis based on prerequisites and schedules. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($950/credit) basis in the first two years of the program.

Explanation of Fees
Health Insurance:
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment for a fee waiver with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
M.B.A. Fees Breakdown - Year 1 Full-Time and Part-Time & Year 2 Part-Time |
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Security Deposit | $225 |
Program Fee | $950 |
Carbon Offset Fee | $30 |
Total | $1,175 |
Insurance | $3,042 |
Total with Insurance | $4,217 |
M.B.A. Fees Breakdown - Year 2 Full-Time & Year 3 Part-Time | |
Program Fee | $950 |
Graduation Fee | $120 |
Carbon Offset Fee | $30 |
Total | $1,070 |
Insurance | $3,042 |
Total with Insurance | $4,112 |
M.S. & M.Ed. Fees Breakdown - Year 1 Full-Time and Part-Time & Year 2 Part-Time | |
Security Deposit | $225 |
Registration Fee | $100 |
Facilities Fee | $150 |
Experiential Fee (M.Ed. | M.S.) | $500 | $1,000 |
Prerequisite Exam | $200 |
Health Services Fee | $470 |
Total | $1,645 (M.Ed.) | $2,145 (M.S.) |
Insurance | $3,042 |
Total with Insurance | $4,687 (M.Ed.) | $5,187 (M.S.) |
M.S. & M.Ed. Fees Breakdown - Year 2 Full-Time & Year 3 Part-Time | |
Program Fee | $100 |
Facilities Fee | $150 |
Graduation Fee | $120 |
Health Services Fee | $470 |
Total | $840 |
Insurance | $3,042 |
Total with Insurance | $3,882 |
Master's Capstone Continuation Fee
If the Master's Capstone continues into subsequent academic years, the tuition is $1,295 per semester, unless the student has formally applied for and been granted official leave. For students who receive a deferred status or take a leave of absence, a maintenance-of-status fee of $500 per year is charged. An annual fee of $250 for all students covers registration ($100) and use of facilities ($150). Graduating students are charged a fee of $120 for preparations prior to graduation.

Payment Schedule
On acceptance of the invitation to join Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability, new students pay a nonrefundable enrollment deposit of $515 per degree (dual degree students pay two deposits). This deposit is due four weeks after notification of admission and financial aid decisions and apply to the first semester's tuition. The balance of tuition and fees for the academic year is billed in two equal installments. Billing statements reflect tuition, fees, and credits for scholarships, fellowships, and approved student loans. Payments are due at the beginning of August and January for the fall and spring semesters, respectively.
Graduate students at Bard may request a payment plan. Please contact the Admissions Office for additional information.

Refund Policy
If official withdrawal from the program occurs in the first week of classes or workshops, 75 percent of tuition is refunded; within the second week, 60 percent; within the third or fourth week, 30 percent. After four weeks, no refunds are given. Fees for registration, student health insurance, and facilities are nonrefundable.
If a student who is receiving financial aid withdraws from the program, their award or loan is prorated. Institutional fellowships are reduced by the same percentage as indicated in the tuition refund schedule above. Federal Stafford Loans are calculated according to the federal refund policy on the amount of the loan to be returned to the lender. A student who is considering withdrawal may wish to confer with the Student Accounts Office and the Financial Aid Office concerning any anticipated refund and the amount of the federal Stafford Loan that the College must return to the lender. This amount has a direct bearing on the amount of refund, if any, that the College will provide the student.
No refund is made in cases of suspension or expulsion.