Bard College at Simon's Rock
School Highlights
Bard College at Simon's Rock serves 398 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Private-state tuition: $48,551
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bard College at Simon's Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 206 teachers has grown by 145% over five years.
Bard College at Simon's Rock
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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
285 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bard College at Simon's Rock has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Bard College at Simon's Rock diversity score of 0.70 is equal to the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
398 students
2,446 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
392 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Students
6 students
1,228 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
443 students
400 students
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
49%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
18%
2%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
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 $29,755. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$48,551
$29,755
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$11,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
93%
70%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The nearest community college to Bard College at Simon's Rock is Berkshire Community College (18.1 miles away)
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