Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Great Barrington, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 96%
Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private university in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Simon’s Rock College of Bard enrolls 353 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 353 |
| Campus Setting | rural |
| Admission rate | 96% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $66,593 |
| Out-of-State | $66,593 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Simon's Rock, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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| English Proficiency Test | |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $63,140 | $63,140 |
| Fees | $3,453 | $3,453 |
| Room and Board | $17,888 | $17,888 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $85,481 | $85,481 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 3 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Linguistics | 2 | ||
| General Literature | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release