
Bard College at Simon's Rock provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Great Barrington, MA and operated as a private institution. The school enrolls 400 students yearly, allowing for a more personalized education.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- English Language And Literature
- Visual And Performing Arts
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Computer And Information Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. An estimated 90% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 47% of those accepted choosing to enroll. Admissions packets can be obtained by calling the school or by requesting information here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Students who would like to learn more about Simon's Rock may take a look at their website at simons-rock.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Bard College at Simon’s Rock accepts.
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Bard College at Simon’s Rock is about 330, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $54,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $2,100 to $2,500 per unit
- The average estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is listed to be around $16,000, the cost includes nineteen meals per week
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 91% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 91% | $25,508 |
Receiving Student Loans | 49% | $7,303 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bard College at Simon’s Rock may provide student services like those listed below:- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation Rates
The overall graduation rate of Simon's Rock is close to 67%.
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Bard College at Simon’s Rock by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Ecology
- Biology
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Engineering
- Pre-Engineering (B)
English Language and Literature
- General Literature (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
- American Literature
- English
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Latin American Studies
- Russian Studies
- French Studies
- United States Studies
- Asian Studies
- East Asian Studies
- European Civilization Studies
- German Studies
- Spanish and Iberian Studies
- African-American Black Studies
- Ethnic and Cultural Minority Studies
- Chinese Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Linguistics
- German Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
- Spanish Language and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- American History
- History
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cultural Studies (B)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B)
- Natural Sciences (B)
- Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International and Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math
- Applied Mathematics
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Studies (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Ethics
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Sculpture (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Photography (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Theatre Design and Technology
- Dance
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Acting
- Film Studies
- Intermedia, Multimedia
- Art History
- Cinematography And Film
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA (36 miles away)
- SUNY College at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY (49 miles away)
- Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT (66 miles away)
- Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT (71 miles away)
- SUNY at Purchase College in Purchase, NY (83 miles away)
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Data Disclaimer
Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Bard College at Simon’s Rock for official up-to-date information.