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Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA·Private nonprofit·225 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 225 students.

96%
Accept
225
Students
N/A
Net Price
68%
Grad Rate
$43,700
Earnings
10 yr
$24,254
Debt

About This School

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private nonprofit institution located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts with approximately 225 undergraduate students enrolled. Bard College at Simon's Rock has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. In-state tuition is $68,780 per year. The graduation rate is 68%, and the typical graduate earns $43,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Psychology7%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Engineering3%
Biological Sciences2%
Computer Science1%
Education1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$68,780
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,780
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants17%
Median debt at graduation$24,254

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
68%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$24,254
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$24,254
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White37%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (225 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bard College at Simon's Rock

84 Alford Road

Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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