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Paying for Graduate School
Upon acceptance of admission, new students pay a nonrefundable deposit of $515. This deposit is typically due four 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. Payment plans are also available through Student Accounts.
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.
International Students
International students should review the international funding requirements and financial aid options on the International Applicants page.
Cost of Attendance by Program
M.B.A Degree Programs
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
2-Year MBA (Full-Time)
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Tuition | $46,097 (31 credits) | $43,123 (29 credits) |
| Fees (See below for additional information) | $1,205 | $1,100 |
| Year-One Total | $47,302 | $44,223 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Health Insurance* | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Fee | $400 | N/A |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Fee | $400 | N/A |
| Total | $4,490 | $3,690 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Books & Supplies | $500 | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $25,705 | $25,705 |
*Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the Full-time M.B.A. in Sustainability.
| Breakdown of Fees | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $1,100 |
Experiential Learning Fee
Note that for students who opt to take the optional January Term Oaxaca Course (with travel to Mexico), a course fee of $1250 will be charged the semester they take the course).
3-Year MBA (Part-Time)
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Tuition | $32,714 | $28,253 | $28,253 |
| Fees (See below for additional information) | $1,205 | $980 | $1,100 |
| Year-One Total | $33.919 | $29,233 | $29,353 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Health Insurance* | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Fee | $400 | N/A | N/A |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Fee | $400 | N/A | N/A |
| Total | $4,460 | $3,660 | $3,660 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Books & Supplies | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 | $25,505 | $25,505 |
*Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the 3-Year (Part-Time) M.B.A. in Sustainability.
| Breakdown of Fees | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $980 | $1,100 |
Experiential Learning Fee
Note that for students who opt to take the optional January Term Oaxaca Course (with travel to Mexico), a course fee of $1250 will be charged the semester they take the course).
Please note: Students who are required to complete prerequisite courses (Introductory Accounting and/or Microeconomics) will take the courses over the summer, online prior to classes starting in the fall. However, the $400 per course is billed with fall tuition. This cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total above.
Full Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Tuition | $35,882 | $20,184 |
| Fees** | $1,445 | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $37,327 | $21,024 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Health Insurance* | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Books & Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 | $18,605 |
Health Insurance:
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
**Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the Full-time M.Ed. in Environmental Education.
| Breakdown of Fees | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,445 | $840 |
*The Experiential Fee is specifically for the J-term course in the Catskills.
Part-Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Tuition | PER CREDIT (6-12 credits per semester at $1,156 per credit) | $20,184 | |
| Fees** | $945 | $1,220 | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $XXXXX | $XXXXX |
$21,024 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Health Insurance* | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,890 | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Books & Supplies | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 | $18,405 | $18,405 |
Please note: Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,156/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their second year.
*Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the Part-time M.Ed. in Environmental Education.
| Breakdown of Fees | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $945 | $1,220 | $840 |
*Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in the Catskills.
Full-Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Tuition | $43,562 | $28,832 |
| Fees (See below for additional information) | $2,395 | $840 |
| Year-One Total | $45,957 | $29,672 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Health Insurance* | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Books & Supplies | $400 | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 | $18,605 |
*Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the Full-time M.S. in Environmental Policy and the Full-time M.S. in Climate Science & Policy.
| Breakdown of Fees | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | $1,250 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam | $200 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $2,395 | $840 |
*The Experiential Fee is specifically for the J-term in Oaxaca. Full-Time M.S. students pay the Experiential Fee during Year 1, when they are required to attend the J-term in Oaxaca. The Experiential Fee does not include airfare to Oaxaca.
Part-Time Students
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Tuition | PER CREDIT (6-12 credits/semester at $1,442 per credit) | $28,832 | |
| Fees (See below for additional information) | $1,145 | $1,970 | $840 |
| Total | $XXXXX | $XXXXX | $29,672 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Health Insurance** | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Total | $3,890 | $3,890 | $3,890 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Books & Supplies | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $18,405 | $18,405 | $18,405 |
*Part-time tuition and fees is an illustration, as schedules are customized on a per-student basis. Part-time tuition is billed on a per-credit ($1,442/credit) basis in the first two years of the program, and fees in this estimate assume that students complete the J-term course in their second year.
**Health Insurance
Health Insurance is required for enrollment. It may be purchased through Bard or waived prior to enrollment with proof of existing insurance. Cost is NOT included in tuition & fees total.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The below chart provides the Breakdown of Fees for the Part-time M.S. in Environmental Policy and the Part-time M.S. in Climate Science & Policy.
| Breakdown of Fees | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $1,250 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam Fee | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,145 | $1,970 | $840 |
*The Experiential Fee is specifically for the J-term in Oaxaca. Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in Oaxaca. The Experiential Fee does not include airfare to Oaxaca.
4+1 Students - Bard Undergraduates Only
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,096 |
| Fees |
$2,315 |
| Year-One Total | $41,411 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 |
| Total | $3,890 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $400 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 |
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/MAT
| Tuition (12 credits at $1,398 per credit) | $17,304 |
| Registration, Facilities, Graduate Fee | fees will be applied to the MAT student account |
| Total | $17,304 |
Second-Year Dual-Degree Students - MS/JD
| Tuition (14 credits at $1,442 per credit) | $20,188 |
| Registration Fee | $50 |
| Facilities Fee | $75 |
| Graduation Fee | $120 |
| Total | $20,433 |
Dual MS/MBA in Sustainability
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (MS Coursework) |
Year 2 (MBA Coursework + MS Internship) |
Year 3 (MBA Coursework + Capstones for both programs) |
|
| Tuition - MS | $43,562 | $4,326 | $20,970 |
| Tuition - MBA | N/A | $46,097 | $40,149 |
| Fees | $2,395 | $980 | $1,100 |
| Total | $45,957 | $51,403 | $62,879 |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (MS Coursework) |
Year 2 (MBA Coursework + MS Internship) |
Year 3 (MBA Coursework + Capstones for both programs) |
|
| Health Insurance | $3,690 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| On-Campus Parking Permit | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | N/A | $400 | NA |
| Total | $3,890 | $4,090 | $3,690 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (MS Coursework) |
Year 2 (MBA Coursework + MS Internship) |
Year 3 (MBA Coursework + Capstones for both programs) |
|
| Books & Supplies | $400 | $500 | $500 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 | $205 | $205 |
| Total | $18,605 | $25,705 | $25,705 |
Please note that 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 a GPS Admissions representative to review dual program costs and financial aid options.
Professional Certificate in Sustainable Business
| Expenses Billed by the College - Required | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,305-$26,766 (15-18 credits) |
| Fees | $1,295 |
| Certificate Total | $23,600-$28,061 (15-18 credits) |
| Expenses Billed by the College - Optional | |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $3,690 |
| Accounting Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Microeconomics Prerequisite Exam Fee | $400 |
| Total | $4,490 |
| Estimated Expenses - Will vary by student | |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,000 |
| Room & Board | $20,000 |
| Transportation | $2,000 |
| Loan Origination Fee | $205 |
| Total | $25,505 |
Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy OR Climate Science and Policy
| Tuition* | $34,608 |
| Registration Fee | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 |
| Graduation Fee | $120 |
| Security Deposit | $225 |
| Total | $35,203 |
J-Term course is optional for Certificate students. Add $1,250 to Total Tuition if you plan to enroll in the J-Term trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
*Certificate requires a minimum of 24 credits. Tuition reflects 24 credits. If a student enrolls in more than 24 credits, they will be billed at the per credit rate of $1,442.
Explanation of Fees
All students are required to pay fees, which help to pay for a variety of services. The mandatory fees vary by program. For more information, please see the charts below for a full breakdown of fees by program.
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.S. in Environmental Policy & M.S. in Climate Science and Policy - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | $1,250 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam | $200 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $2,395 | $840 |
*The Experiential Fee is specifically for the J-term in Oaxaca. Full-Time M.S. students pay the Experiential Fee during Year 1, when they are required to attend the J-term in Oaxaca. The Experiential Fee does not include airfare to Oaxaca.
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $1,250 | N/A |
| Prerequisite Exam Fee | $200 | N/A | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,145 | $1,970 | $840 |
*The Experiential Fee is specifically for the J-term in Oaxaca. Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in Oaxaca. The Experiential Fee does not include airfare to Oaxaca.
M.B.A. in Sustainability - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $1,100 |
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Program Fee | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Carbon Offset Fee* | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,205 | $980 | $1,100 |
M.Ed. in Environmental Education - Breakdown of Fees
| Full-Time | ||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $1,445 | $840 |
| Part-Time | |||
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
| Security Deposit | $225 | N/A | N/A |
| Registration Fee | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Facilities Fee | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Experiential Fee* | N/A | $500 | N/A |
| Health Services Fee | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | N/A | N/A | $120 |
| Total | $945 | $1,220 | $840 |
*Part-Time students pay the Experiential Fee when they attend the J-term course in the Catskills.
Payment Schedule
Enrollment Deposit
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 typically due four weeks after notification of admission and financial aid decisions. $500 of the deposit is applied to the first semester's tuition.
Tuition + Fees
The balance of tuition and fees for the academic year is billed in two installments based on fall and spring/summer enrollment. Billing statements reflect tuition, fees, and credits for scholarships, fellowships, and approved student loans. Tuition/fees payments are split into two installments and due in late June/late July for the fall semester and late November/late December for spring/summer semesters. Note that students enrolled in summer courses are billed with spring tuition, enabling students to use loan funding to cover tuition.
Payment Plan
Graduate students at Bard may request a payment plan that allows for 3-month or 5-month payment options. Students should review the information on this website and contact the Office of Student Accounts for additional information.
Refund Policy
If a student chooses to withdraw, the student must submit an official notice of intention to withdraw to the Graduate Committee. The date of receipt of such a notice determines the amount of the refund (see below).
No refunds of any fees are made in the event that a student withdraws from the program after registration, except as specified below:
- Students who officially withdraw before the first day of classes (start of workshops) for the term in question are given a full refund, minus the nonrefundable deposit.
- 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.
- 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.
In no event is the deposit or housing payment refundable. Fees for registration, student health insurance, and facilities are also nonrefundable.
No refund is made in cases of suspension or expulsion.