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Bard College at Simon's Rock

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  • 4 Year
  • Great Barrington, MA
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Overview

Total enrollment

314
Bard College at Simon's Rock overview
Bard College at Simon's Rock overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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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Admissions

Admission Standards

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Bard College at Simon's Rock admission standards
  • GPA 3.54

Acceptance Rate

95.9%
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  • Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 53.6%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$68,780
Costs for Bard College at Simon's Rock
Fee Cost
Tuition $68,780
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $3,164
Room and Board $18,852
Budget for Other Expenses $1,000
Total One Year Cost $92,796
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,900 per year

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bard College at Simon's Rock are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, and English and Literature. 65% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 10% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 4% in English and Literature.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 65%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 10%
  • English and Literature 4%
  • Social Sciences 4%
  • General Studies 3%
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Last updated: August 2026