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Overview of Bard College at Simon's Rock

Mission Statement

Simon's Rock College of Bard is a selective, private coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences specifically designed to offer bright, highly motivated students the opportunity to begin college after the tenth or eleventh grade. At Simon's Rock, these students pursue academic programs leading to the A.A. in Liberal Arts and the B.A. in over forty concentrations.

Quick Facts

380 students

87% admitted

$43,000 tuition/year

  • 369 full time
  • 11 part time
  • 132 men full time
  • 237 women full time
  • 290 applied
  • 253 admitted
  • 118 enrolled
  • $43,000 out of state
  • $840 fees
  • $11,960 room & board
  • $1,000 books

At a Glance

Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Town, distant from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
380 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Theresa from Middletown, NY
  • 0
  • “the teachers are great; the administration is for the most part very good. student life on campus is very active. great barrington consists essentially of main street and a few…”

  • Mar-02-2012 » Read More
Bard College at Simon's Rock
  • Located in Great Barrington, MA
  • Private not-for-profit
  • 380 students enrolled
  • 87% admitted
  • $43,000 annual cost to attend

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • AA graduate
  • Jun-05-2011 I am a current student here

    Simon's Rock is a bit like the island of misfit toys. Many of the students who come here left high school because they were more motivated and engaged than their peers, so a lot of people make very special connections with both students and faculty. However, it is college and with that comes a lot of stress and adjustment. Ultimately, it is up to you to make your experience at Simon's Rock enjoyable.

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  • 3
  • Chanel from Germantown, MD
  • Jun-02-2011 I am a current student here

    The people here are AMAZING. I've meet some of my favorite people. The only down side is... unless you have a car... you are stuck on this campus. Going into town can only satisfy you needs for about a week. And don't get me started about when it snows...

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