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Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 443
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Acceptance rate 80%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that Bard College at Simon's Rock is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bard College at Simon's Rock is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, Bard College at Simon's Rock emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Bard College at Simon's Rock is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bard College at Simon's Rock do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

80.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,583

Cost of attendance at Bard College at Simon's Rock in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,583

Cost of attendance at Bard College at Simon's Rock in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Bard College at Simon's Rock received on average $38,315 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$38,315
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 29 24% $5,017 $145,483
Other Federal Grant 57 47% $4,080 $232,570
State Grant/Scholarships 5 4% $1,560 $7,800
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 115 94% $36,558 $4,204,218
Total Grant & Scholarships 116 95% $38,315 $4,444,588

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bard College at Simon's Rock students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 69.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.2%.

69.6%

  • asian 73.7% 14 students
  • African American 66.7% 4 students
  • white 65.0% 39 students
  • unknown 83.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 6 students
  • International Students 75.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Bard College at Simon's Rock provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bard College at Simon's Rock offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

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