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Bard College at Simon's Rock

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Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA

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Private

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4 Year

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Website

Bard College at Simon's Rock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is the nation’s only residential college designed specifically for students ready to enter college after the 10th or 11th grade. This unique institution offers a transformative early college experience in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
313
Students
97%
Acceptance Rate
Undergrads
313
Classification
4 Year
Type
Private, Non-Profit
Religious Affiliation
None
Website
simons-rock.edu
At Simon’s Rock, students are encouraged to challenge themselves academically and personally by engaging in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. The college fosters a close-knit and vibrant community where students work closely with dedicated faculty members who are deeply invested in their success. The campus, set in the picturesque Berkshires, provides an inspiring backdrop for both academic and extracurricular pursuits. Here, students can explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for a lifetime of intellectual growth and achievement.

Admissions

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97% acceptance rate
Less Selective
Admission Standards
Grades & Testing
Average SAT score
Unknown
Testing
Test Optional
Average High School GPA
Unknown
Application Deadlines
Early Decision / Early Action?
No

The most important factors Bard College at Simon's Rock considers when admitting students are:

  • •Application Essay
  • •Interview
  • •Level of Applicant's Interest

Financials

See what it costs to attend Bard College at Simon's Rock.

$ 84,481
Overall list price
$ 45,395
Average net price
$ 84,481
Merit Price™
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Social & Lifestyle

What's it like attending Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Town
Campus Setting
Democrat
State vote for president
Weather
Sunny days
Cloudy

Academics

What to expect in the classroom at Bard College at Simon's Rock.

6:1
Student to faculty ratio
13%
4-year grad rate
23%
6-year grad rate

The most popular majors at Bard College at Simon's Rock are:

  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Demographics

Who attends Bard College at Simon's Rock?

38
States represented
14
Countries represented
No
State DEI laws
Student Body
Students
313
Women
63%
Men
37%

Housing

What's it like living at Bard College at Simon's Rock?

$17,888
Room & Board
1.1
Housing units / student

FAQs

How much does Bard College at Simon's Rock cost?

For the most recent year, it cost $84,481 to attend Bard College at Simon's Rock.

How many people attend Bard College at Simon's Rock?

313 people attend Bard College at Simon's Rock. 313 are undergraduate students and 0 are graduate students.

Where is Bard College at Simon's Rock located?

Bard College at Simon's Rock is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It is in a Town environment.

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