Bard College at Simon's Rock

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 (26-27)

  • 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
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
53 staff
102 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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 less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
314 students
2,627 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
223 students
988 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
91 students
1,639 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
885 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
5%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
23%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
17%
2%
% Unknown races
18%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6483%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $48,551 is more than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$48,551
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
79%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$11,249

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
96%
76%

Sports

School Mascot
Llama
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 76%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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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