Bard College at Simon's Rock

84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

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School Highlights

Bard College at Simon's Rock serves 343 students (96% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

Enrollment: 343 students
Private-state tuition: $48,551
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 206 teachers has grown by 296% over five years.

Bard College at Simon's Rock

(MA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private not-for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

206 staff

290 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of Bard College at Simon's Rock has declined by 14% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Bard College at Simon's Rock diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

343 students

2,732 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

2:1

9:1

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# Full-Time Students

328 students

1,152 students

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# Part-Time Students

15 students

1,580 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

390 students

309 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

328 students

1,092 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

42 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

15 students

1,182 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

417 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

443 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

16%

% Black

13%

% White

51%

55%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

21%

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.67

0.65

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

21%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.96%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$39,000

$35,500

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $48,551 is more than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$48,551

$30,266

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

99%

84%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$19,500

$12,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$8,750

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

94%

77%

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SAT Reading

675

490

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SAT Math

608

475

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SAT Writing

640

545

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ACT Composite

ACT English

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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 94%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.

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