Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
97.21%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Bard College at Simon's Rock Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 97.21%. This means approximately 972 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 237 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
97.21%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $66,594 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $66,594 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $82,465 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $36,684 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.49% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 45.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bard College at Simon's Rock Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$66,594
Room and board
$17,888
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,000
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$82,465
Average net price
$36,684
Average aid coverage
56%
$45,781 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bard College at Simon's Rock pays approximately $36,684 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bard College at Simon's Rock?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Bard College at Simon's Rock net price
$36,684
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Bard College at Simon's Rock Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $66,594 and average net price at $36,684. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$66,594
Current net price
$36,684
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
54.17%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$46,543
Undergraduates
237
10-Year Median Earnings - Bard College at Simon's Rock vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bard College at Simon's Rock graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bard College at Simon's Rock?
Undergraduates
237
Completion rate
54.17%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.49%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
45.97%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.49% of Bard College at Simon's Rock students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 45.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bard College at Simon's Rock
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bard College at Simon's Rock's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bard College at Simon's Rock lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bard College at Simon's Rock is listed at 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Bard College at Simon's Rock with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | 97.21% | $66,594 | $36,684 | $46,543 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bard College at Simon's Rock's acceptance rate?
Bard College at Simon's Rock's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 97.21%.
How much is Bard College at Simon's Rock tuition?
Bard College at Simon's Rock's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $66,594.
What is Bard College at Simon's Rock's average net price?
Bard College at Simon's Rock's average net price in the local dataset is $36,684.
What does Bard College at Simon's Rock cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $34,687 for Bard College at Simon's Rock students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bard College at Simon's Rock's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $46,543 for Bard College at Simon's Rock.
Is Bard College at Simon's Rock accredited?
Bard College at Simon's Rock's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Bard College at Simon's Rock?
The local dataset lists 237 undergraduate students at Bard College at Simon's Rock.
What percentage of Bard College at Simon's Rock students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bard College at Simon's Rock in the local dataset is 23.49%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bard College at Simon's Rock?
The federal loan rate for Bard College at Simon's Rock in the local dataset is 45.97%.
Where should I verify Bard College at Simon's Rock data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bard College at Simon's Rock or the latest official federal education data.