Bard College at Simon's Rock

  • Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private liberal arts college in Barrytown, New York. It is part of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.

School Highlights

Bard College at Simon's Rock serves 314 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Private-state tuition: $48,551
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
Bard College at Simon's Rock
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
53 staff
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Bard College at Simon's Rock has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The Bard College at Simon's Rock diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
314 students
2,044 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
223 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
91 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
1,694 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
819 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
91 students
1,353 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
23%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
45%
42%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
17%
2%
% Unknown races
18%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
65%
47%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $48,551 is more than the state average of $30,006. The private state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$48,551
$30,006
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
96%
75%
SAT Reading
675
490
SAT Math
608
475
SAT Writing
640
545
ACT Composite
27
20
ACT English
29
20
ACT Math
28
18
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Llama

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bard College at Simon's Rock cost?
Bard College at Simon's Rock's private state tuition is approximately $48,551.
What is the acceptance rate of Bard College at Simon's Rock?
The acceptance rate of Bard College at Simon's Rock is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Private-state tuition: $48,551
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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