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Bard College at Simon's Rock

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a small, private institution located in Great Barrington, ma. Founded in 1964, Bard College at Simon's Rock offers undergraduate degrees in 43 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 263 undergraduates
cost $64,951 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bard College at Simon's Rock? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 95.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bard College at Simon's Rock is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Mathematics and Statistics
Health and Medical Professions
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Computer Science
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Psychology, General
Fine and Studio Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $64,951
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,200
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $84,151
Average financial aid package $50,441
Estimated cost $33,710 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $64,951
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,200
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,000
Cost of attendance* $84,151
Average financial aid package $50,441
Estimated cost $33,710 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bard College at Simon's Rock has a total undergraduate enrollment of 263, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

313

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bard College at Simon's Rock, students love their Black Student Union. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702
phone 413-644-4400
address www.simons-rock.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Black student union

Queersa

Student action service learning

U.s.o. (untitled student organization)

Boffing

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bard College at Simon's Rock to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Bard College at Simon's Rock is located in Great Barrington, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Bard College at Simon's Rock? 

The acceptance rate for Bard College at Simon's Rock is 95%.

What’s the average GPA for Bard College at Simon's Rock?

The average high school GPA for Bard College at Simon's Rock students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bard College at Simon's Rock?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bard College at Simon's Rock including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $336,604.

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