Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$31,625
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
68.3%
Admission rate
96%
Undergrad size
225
In-state tuition
$68,780
Out-of-state tuition
$68,780
Cost of attendance
$85,262
Median earnings (10y)
$46,543
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 77.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
10 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (83% of credentials).
- STEM9%
- Humanities & arts83%
- Social sciences8%
- Liberal arts75.0%~169 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~15 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.4%~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.1%~3 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.1%~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
10 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 152 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | $17,518 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bard College at Simon's Rock
Bard College at Simon's Rock is a small institution located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 225 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Psychology, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bard College at Simon's Rock — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,625 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $68,780 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $85,262 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 68.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 77.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $46,543 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bard College at Simon's Rock confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Psychology, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (83% of credentials), stem (9% of credentials), social sciences (8% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bard College at Simon's Rock accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (rural), Bard College at Simon's Rock draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bard College at Simon's Rock
Q.How much does Bard College at Simon's Rock cost?
The average net price at Bard College at Simon's Rock is $31,625 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $85,262.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bard College at Simon's Rock?
Bard College at Simon's Rock has a 6-year graduation rate of 68.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bard College at Simon's Rock?
Bard College at Simon's Rock admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Bard College at Simon's Rock graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bard College at Simon's Rock graduate earns $46,543 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bard College at Simon's Rock?
Published tuition is $68,780 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bard College at Simon's Rock located?
Bard College at Simon's Rock is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (ZIP 01230).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bard College at Simon's Rock at their official website.