- 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 (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
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
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
223 students
988 students
# Part-Time Students
91 students
1,639 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
314 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
885 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
0.74
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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,500
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500
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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