Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Great Barrington, Massachusetts |
| Online | simons-rock.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Simon's Rock, located in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts, operates as an early college designed for students who choose to begin college after completing 10th or 11th grade. The 275-acre campus in Great Barrington combines traditional New England architecture with modern academic facilities, situated 2.5 hours from both Boston and New York City. Established in 1966 and later joining the Bard College network in 1979, Simon's Rock maintains a distinctive academic model offering both associate and bachelor's degrees to its early-entry student population. The curriculum emphasizes liberal arts and sciences, with notable strengths in creative writing, visual arts, and natural sciences. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years in one of five residential halls, fostering an integrated academic and residential community focused on advanced scholarly pursuit.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,454 |
| Room and Board | $17,888 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $86,482 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 65% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| English and Literature | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 4% |
| General Studies | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167792 IPEDS survey data for Bard College at Simon's Rock.
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Last updated February 24, 2025