Bard College at Simon's Rock campus

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Simon's Rock Admission Requirements

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  • 4 Year
  • Great Barrington, MA
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Simon's Rock Admission Overview

Simon's Rock admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Simon's Rock admitted 95.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-). Simon's Rock is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Simon's Rock acceptance rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

95.9%

Admission Standards

Unavailable

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Acceptance Rate

The Simon's Rock acceptance rate is 95.9%. Last year, 140 of 146 applicants were admitted. That is the 62nd lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Simon's Rock and can you get accepted?

Simon's Rock is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bard College at Simon's Rock typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. Of those admitted, 54% enrolled. That suggests Simon's Rock is a top choice for many students who are offered a place.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Simon's Rock GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Simon's Rock typically have around a 3.54 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Simon's Rock is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #26 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate how you compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Bard College at Simon's Rock admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 80 63 146
Accepted 78 59 140
Acceptance Rate 98% 94% 96%
Enrolled 39 33 75
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 50% 56% 54%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bard College at Simon's Rock and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bard College at Simon's Rock application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jun 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

277

Applicants have 277 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bard College at Simon's Rock is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bard College at Simon's Rock
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Simon's Rock is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 95.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167792.

GPA calculator: Bard College at Simon's Rock GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026