01. What the School is Known For
                        From the School
                        
                                                            Bard College at Simon's Rock is the only four-year residential college designed for thoughtful, exceptionally motivated students who are ready to start college early. The first early college of its kind, and the home for driven students who don't want more of the same, Simon's Rock is a private liberal arts college nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
 
                        
                            
                                                                
                            Prominent Alumni
                            
                                    
                                        
                                            Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
                                            
                                                Oscar-winning Filmmakers
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            Ronan Farrow
                                            
                                                Rhodes Scholar and MSNBC host
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            Alison Bechdel
                                            
                                                Cartoonist and best-selling author
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            Veronica Chambers
                                            
                                                Journalist, author and screenwriter
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            Eli Pariser
                                            
                                                CEO of Upworthy; founder and Board President of Moveon.org
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            Nita Ing
                                            
                                                Chairperson of Continental Holdings Corp and Continental Engineering Corp
                                            
                                         
                                     
                                    
                                        
                                            John McWhorter 
                                            
                                                best-selling author, linguist, political commentator and columnist
                                            
                                         
                                     
                             
                         
                                            
                            Most Popular Places On Campus
                            
                                        
                                            
                                                
Fisher Science and Academic Center
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                            
                                                
Kilpatrick Athletic Center
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                            
                                                
The Snack Bar in the Student Union is a popular gathering place most evenings. 
                                            
                                         
                             
                         
                                            
                            Most Popular Places Off Campus
                            
                                        
                                            
                                                
Mass MoCA, North Adams MA (museum of contemporary art in renovated mill)
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                            
                                                
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                            
                                                
Tanglewood (music venue; summer home of Boston Symphony Orchestra)
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                            
                                                
Town of Great Barrington (shopping, restaurants)
                                            
                                         
                                        
                                            
                                                
Various skiing, hiking destinations
                                            
                                         
                             
                         
                    
                        
                
				
					
						From The School
						
							
 The average age of students who enroll at Simon's Rock is 16. Forty percent of students are students of color. With a student population of 400, our female student population outweighs our male student population, and twenty percent of our students identify as nonbinary. Twenty-five percent of the student body are international students representing 24 countries across the world, among them China, South Korea, Myanmar, and Uganda. Domestically, 47 states are represented such as Colorado, California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. 
 
 
 
 
Clubs and organizations are student-led and represent current student interests. There's a strong International Student Association and Pre-Med Society. The QueerSA, FIFE women's center, Black Student Union, Asian Student Association and Social Justice Committee all meet regularly. Poetry club, motorcycle club, Simon's Rock EMS, and Jews of Simon's Rock are among some of the newest student clubs to join the roster of exciting groups. 
 
 
						
						What students say:
						
							Simon鈥檚 Rock typically attracts 鈥渉yperintellectual鈥 students who possess a strong 鈥渄esire to learn.鈥 Indeed, many individuals who enroll here are 鈥渆xceptionally self-driven and motivated to carve their own paths.鈥 And though students can sometimes come across as 鈥減retentious鈥 and 鈥渟mug,鈥 their desire to engage in 鈥渃ritical thought鈥 is completely genuine. As one proud student explains, 鈥淓ven at parties, you鈥檒l find us debating philosophy or mathematics, discussing aspects of cellular biology, or hosting political conversations.鈥 Additionally, a large number of students describe themselves as very 鈥渓iberal鈥 and most are 鈥渁ctively involved in social justice鈥 causes as well. We鈥檙e also told that Simon鈥檚 Rock has a 鈥渓arge LGBTQ+ community...which is welcoming, diverse [and] full of pride.鈥 Fortunately, no matter their politics or sexual orientation, undergrads here 鈥渁re always kind and willing to lend a helping hand.鈥 Another grateful student concludes, 鈥淲e are like one big family. I have never seen people form relationships as deeply and as quickly as they do here.鈥    
						
					
							
								Gender
								
								
									60% female40% male
								
							 
													
								Out of State
								
								
									66% are out
 of state34% are
 in-state
								
							 
													
								Students
								
								
									98% are
 full time2% are
 part time
								
							 
					 
					
						Student Body Profile
						
								
									Total Undergraduate Enrollment
									397
								 
															
									Foreign Countries Represented
									18
								 
						 
					 
						
							Student Body Demographics
							
									
											American Indian or Alaskan Native
																					0.69%
									 
									
									
									
									
											Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
																					1.38%
									 
									
									
									
									
							 
						 
				
				
					03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top  
						Admissions
						From the School:
							
 Students must complete the online application; they can start this first step in the application process early, up to a year before enrollment. We require two recommendations: two recommendations must be from high school teachers of two different core academic subjects (English, foreign language, math, science, or social studies); one must be from a current teacher. An interview with an admission counselor is required of each applicant. We prefer that the interview be in-person as part of a visit to campus but we also schedule virtual and phone interviews. For non-in-person interviews, students will be invited to interview after submitting their application. The financial aid application can be submitted before or after the application has been submitted. 
 
 
					
							
								 
								Applicants
								244
							 
													
								 
								Acceptance Rate
								93%
							 
													
								 
								Average HS GPA
								3.49
							 
					 
					
													
								GPA Breakdown
								
									
										
										
										
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					Testing Policies
					
							
													
								Standardized testing policy for
 use in admission:
									Test Optional
							 
					 
						Other Admission Factors Academic
						
									
											 
										Rigor of Secondary School Record
									 
									
											 
										Academic GPA
									 
									
											 
										Application Essay
									 
						 
					
							
								Non-Academic
								
											
												 
												Interview
											 
											
												 
												Talent / Ability
											 
								 
							 
						
					 
				
				
					
							From the School
							
 Our students also have a myriad of study-abroad and dual-degree programs: pre-engineering students have the opportunity to dual-enroll in Columbia University's Combined Plan Program in New York City, while art history or creative writing students can spend a year in residence at Oxford University's St. Catherine's College. The Simon's Rock Signature Program in Montserrat also offers students in any discipline a chance to study tropical ecology and environmental conservation on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. 
 
 
							What students say
							Dubbed an 鈥渆arly college,鈥 Bard College at Simon鈥檚 Rock is a unique institution that 鈥渁llows you to leave high school and start college without a high school diploma鈥 for enrollment. The school gladly accepts applications from rising juniors and seniors. In fact, the average Simon鈥檚 Rock student is sixteen when he or she enters. Of course, that doesn鈥檛 mean that the academics are any less 鈥渞igorous;鈥 everyone takes on a 鈥渃hallenging鈥 liberal arts curriculum. And given that 鈥渢he average class size is twelve,鈥 a 鈥渉igh level of engagement鈥 is customary. As one undergrad further explains, 鈥淓veryone is expected to make the classroom what it is; that onus does not fall solely on the professor.鈥 Fortunately, the intimate setting also means that 鈥渟tudents have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to design a program of study that is...specific to their academic goals.鈥 And no matter their major, undergrads are guaranteed to find 鈥渂rilliant鈥 and 鈥減assionate鈥 teachers who 鈥渢ruly care about their students.鈥 As one thrilled individual concludes, 鈥淸Professors] have high expectations but are ready to...help you reach your full potential.鈥 As a result, 鈥渢he level of education [students receive] is unsurpassed.鈥 
					
							
								 
								Student : Faculty
								6 : 1
							 
													
								 
								Total Faculty
								74
							 
													
								 
								Terminal Degree
								61
							 
					 
					
							
								Gender to Class Inforamtion
								
							 
													
								Class/Lab sizes
									
										Most frequent class size
										10-19
									 
																	
										Most frequent lab/sub section size
										10-19
									 
							 
					 
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					Graduation Rates
					
																	
						University Degrees
						
												
								
									Majors and Degrees Offered
											 Bard College at Simon's Rock offers more than 35 majors and concentrations under four separate academic divisions: Languages and Literature
											
											 Science, Mathematics and Computing
											
											 Social Studies
											
											 and Performing and Visual Arts. Some of our most popular majors include Biology, Politics, Photography, Music, Theater, Creative Writing, Literary Studies, Psychology, Pre-engineering, and Cross-Cultural Studies. We also offer Interdisciplinary Studies such as Gender Studies, Asian Studies, and Center for Food Studies.   
 
											
								 
							 
							
				
				
					
							
								Location
								
 Nestled in the heart of Great Barrington, which is 2.5 hours from hubs like Boston and New York, our beautiful wooded campus sprawls over 275 acres. Surrounded by the Berkshires community, which is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural life, the Simon's Rock campus is home to student representatives from 37 states and 15 countries with more than 40 percent of the demographic being students of color. 
 
 
							 
							
								Campus Facilities & Equipment
								
 The Simon's Rock Farm is located in the middle of campus, allowing students to study food sustainability and resilience right in their 'backyard', as well as a greenhouse and herbarium. Our Daniel Arts Center houses student studios for dance and visual arts, as well as galleries and theater space for performances from students and local theater companies alike. The Kilpatrick Athletic Center offers class space for yoga and calisthenics, an eight-lane swimming pool, a rock-climbing wall, indoor walking track, and basketball court where recreational student teams can meet up for a walk-on game. 
 
 
 
							 
							
								Off-Campus Opportunities
								
 Off-campus, the town of Great Barrington is a cultural and artistic melting pot filled with opportunities to explore and entertain. Our local ice cream shop SoCo Creamery creates delicious homemade ice cream, or students can request discounted tickets to catch a limited screening of film-festival flicks or box-office hits. During the warm weather, Lake Mansfield is open to the public for swimming and boating and there are plenty of trails to traverse around campus and into town. 
 
							 
						What students say:
						
							We鈥檙e not going to mince words; Simon鈥檚 Rock students tend to be 鈥渁cademically oriented.鈥 Therefore, the majority of their 鈥渢ime...outside of class is spent studying.鈥 But even these dedicated scholars kick back periodically, and there鈥檚 plenty of fun to be had when they do. To begin with, the college sponsors numerous events ranging 鈥渇rom poetry slams to lip sync battles and school dances.鈥 鈥淥pen mics鈥 are also fairly popular and well attended. And there are 鈥渁lways interesting guest lecturers or music performances鈥 happening around campus as well. Additionally, many people are 鈥渋ncredibly active...in clubs and [with] various student-led initiatives.鈥 As one undergrad gushes, 鈥淭here are clubs for everything you can think of, in fact, I was head of Slytherin House for [the] Harry Potter Club.鈥 And you鈥檙e in luck if you love sitting in darkened theaters! After all, students frequently host 鈥渇ilm nights,鈥 screening everything from 鈥渁rt films [and] historical pieces [to] social commentary documentaries and even Game of Thrones.鈥 But don鈥檛 despair if you鈥檙e an individual who prefers the outdoors. There are plenty of great 鈥渉iking鈥 trails close to the school as well as places to ski in the winter months. Trust us, no matter your passion, you鈥檒l be able to indulge at Simon鈥檚 Rock. 
						
					
							
							
							
								Undergraduates living on campus
								93%
							 
							
								First-Year students living on campus
								91%
							 
							
								Campus Environment
								Village
							 
							
								Help finding off-campus housing
								No
							 
					 
				
				
					
						Campus Housing Options
						
											
												 
												Disabled Student
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Coed
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Female
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Male
											 
											
												 
												Other
											 
						 
					Special Needs Admissions
					
							
						
							College Entrance Tests Required
							No
						 
						
					 
					Student Activities
					
						
								
									Registered Student Organizations
									25
								 
								
									Number of Social Sororities
									0
								 
							
						 
					 
				
				
					
					
						
							 
								Athletic None
						 
						
								
									Participate in intramural sports
									11%
								 
															
									Participate in intercollegiate sports
									17%
								 
						 
					 
							Men's Sports (Llamas)
						
											
												 
												Basketball
											 
											
												 
												Soccer
											 
											
												 
												Swimming
											 
						 
					
							Women's Sports (Llamas)
						
											
												 
												Basketball
											 
											
												 
												Soccer
											 
											
												 
												Swimming
											 
						 
				
				
					
					
					CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
					
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						Other Information
						
									
										Campus-wide Internet Network
 
									 
									
										Fee for Network Use
 
									 
									
										Partnerships with Technology Companies
 
									 
									
										Personal computer included in tuition for each student
 
									 
									
										Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
 
									 
									Description Educational pricing from Apple, Dell, and HP. Also hardware purchase agreements through MHEC.
						 
				
				
					
					
						
							
								
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
							
							
								
									
										Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Mental Health Website
									
									
											Not Reported
									
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Education & Training
							
							
								
									Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
								 
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
							 
						 
						
							
								
Engaging the Whole Campus
							
							
								
									
										Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
									
									
										
											Undergraduates
											Graduate students
											Racial/ethnic minority student
											Students who are veterans
											LGBTQIA+ students
											Student-athletes
											International students
											Students on scholarship or financial aid
											First-generation students
										
									 
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Peer-to-Peer
							
							
								
									
										Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Residential Life
							
							
								
									
										Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Student Orientation
							
							
								
									
										Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
									
								 
								
								
								
									
										Incoming transfer students
									
										
								 
								
								
								
								
									
										Entering graduate students
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Mental Health in the Curriculum
							
							
								
									The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
										Not Reported
								 
								
								
									The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for  students
										Not Reported
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Off-Campus Offerings
							
							
								
									
										Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
							
							
								
									
										Institution's counseling center is accredited
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Accrediting body
									
										
											Not Reported
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
							
							
								
									
										Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Counseling Demand
							
							
								
									
										Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
									
										
											Not Reported
										
								 
							 
						 
					 
				
				
					
					Campus Visits Contact
					
							
								
									 
									Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road Great Barrington, MA 01230
								 
							 
							
								
									 
									admission@simons-rock.edu
								 
							 
							
								
									 
									800-235-7186
								 
							 
					 
					Campus Tours
					
						
							Campus Visiting Center
								
									M-F, limited Saturdays
								
							
									
										 
										9-5:00 pm
									 
																	
										 
										800-235-7186
									 
							 
						 
						
							Campus Tours
							
								
									Appointment Required:
									Yes
								 
									
																	
																	
							 
						 
					 
					
						Visits
						
							
								CLASS VISITS
									
										Dates/Times Available
										Academic Year
									 
																	
										Arrangements
										Contact Admissions Office
									 
							 
							
								FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
									
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										Contact Admissions Office
									 
																	
							 
						 
							 
						
							
								On Campus Interview
								
									
										Information Sessions:
										Available
									 
																	
										Times:
										A few times times a year - phone for Open House schedule
									 
							 
							
								Overnight Dorm Stays
									
										Overnight Dorm Stays
										Not Available
									 
																							 
						 
					 
					Campus Tours
					
						TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
						
							A campus shuttle takes students to various locations in Great Barrington and regional bus service includes stops in all surrounding towns. There are several local taxi companies. Airports in Albany, NY and Hartford, CT are approximately an hour away. There is bus service to Great Barrington from New York City to Great Barrington and from Boston to nearby Lee. Trains from New York City stop in Wassaic, NY, and Hudson, NY, both about 45 minutes away.
						
					
											LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
						
							B&Bs - off season average $80-100/night.
Motels - Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn and Comfort Inn $75-$120/night.
						
					
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											06 - On Campus Interviews
										 
										
							 
													
					 
				
				
					
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
									
										 
										11  MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
									
									
										
												-  Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
-  Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
-  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
-  Natural Sciences.
 
								 
								
								
								
								
								
									
										 
										16  SOCIAL SCIENCES.
									
									
										
												-  Economics, General.
-  Geography, Other.
-  Political Science and Government, General.
-  Social Sciences, Other.
 
								 
								
									
										 
										17  VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
									
									
										
												-  Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
-  Art/Art Studies, General.
-  Dance, General.
-  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
-  Fine/Studio Arts, General.
-  Intermedia/Multimedia.
-  Music, General.
-  Visual and Performing Arts, General.
 
								 
				
				
					
							From the School
							
 Due to scholarships and financial aid, the cost of attendance can vary greatly depending on each individual student's specific situation. In a typical year, over 80 percent of our students receive substantial financial assistance. Tuition covers the cost of classes (up to 18 credits per semester) as well as the use of campus facilities, resources, and support services, including academic tutoring, career development, the Alumni Library, the Kilpatrick Athletic Center, and the Win Student Resource Commons. 
 
 
					
						Expenses per Academic Year
						
							
									
										Tuition (Private)
										$56,398
									 
									
									
										Average Cost for Books and Supplies
										$1,000
									 
									
										On-Campus Room and Board
										$15,672
									 
									
										Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
										No
									 
									
										Approximate Expenses per Year
										$74,679
									 
																							 
						 
					 
				
				
					
					
						From the School
						
 About 80 percent of Simon鈥檚 Rock students receive a financial aid package — usually a combination of awards, grants, Federal Work-Study Program, and loans. In addition to need-based awards, students are eligible to apply for federal and state aid, as well as any funding that may be available through private scholarships offered through local organizations. All first-year applicants are automatically considered for scholarship awards; there is no separate application. Simon鈥檚 Rock offers scholarships — ranging from $1,000 up to the full cost of tuition — which are renewable for four years. 
 
 
					
						Financial Aid Statistics
						
							
									
										Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
										$14,839
									 
																	
										Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
										$16,492
									 
																	
										Average Need-Based Loan
										$4,338
									 
																	
										Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
										38%
									 
																	
										Average amount of loan debt per graduate
										$16,700
									 
																	
										Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
										$30,000
									 
																	
										Financial aid provided to international students
										Yes
									 
							 
						 
					 
						
							Scholarships and Grants Available
									
										01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
										
									 
									
									
									
										04 - Private Scholarships
										
									 
									
										05 - State Scholarships/Grants
										
									 
						 
											
							No-Need-Based
							
								01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
								
							 
						 
											
							Loans Available
		
		
			02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
			
		 
		
			03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
			
		 
						 
					
							
								Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
								Yes
							 
											 
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					01. Overview
						From the School
						
															Bard College at Simon's Rock is the only four-year residential college designed for thoughtful, exceptionally motivated students who are ready to start college early. The first early college of its kind, and the home for driven students who don't want more of the same, Simon's Rock is a private liberal arts college nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
 
						
							
					
						
				
				
					02. Rankings
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					03. Admissions & Acceptance RateScroll to Top  
						Admissions
						From the School:
							
 Students must complete the online application; they can start this first step in the application process early, up to a year before enrollment. We require two recommendations: two recommendations must be from high school teachers of two different core academic subjects (English, foreign language, math, science, or social studies); one must be from a current teacher. An interview with an admission counselor is required of each applicant. We prefer that the interview be in-person as part of a visit to campus but we also schedule virtual and phone interviews. For non-in-person interviews, students will be invited to interview after submitting their application. The financial aid application can be submitted before or after the application has been submitted. 
 
 
					
							
								 
								Applicants
								244
							 
													
								 
								Acceptance Rate
								93%
							 
													
								 
								Average HS GPA
								3.49
							 
					 
					
													
								GPA Breakdown
								
									
										
										
										
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					Testing Policies
					
							
													
								Standardized testing policy for
 use in admission:
									Test Optional
							 
					 
						Other Admission Factors Academic
						
									
											 
										Rigor of Secondary School Record
									 
									
											 
										Academic GPA
									 
									
											 
										Application Essay
									 
						 
					
							
								Non-Academic
								
											
												 
												Interview
											 
											
												 
												Talent / Ability
											 
								 
							 
						
					 
				
				
					
							From the School
							
 Due to scholarships and financial aid, the cost of attendance can vary greatly depending on each individual student's specific situation. In a typical year, over 80 percent of our students receive substantial financial assistance. Tuition covers the cost of classes (up to 18 credits per semester) as well as the use of campus facilities, resources, and support services, including academic tutoring, career development, the Alumni Library, the Kilpatrick Athletic Center, and the Win Student Resource Commons. 
 
 
					
						Expenses per Academic Year
						
							
									
										Tuition (Private)
										$56,398
									 
									
									
										Average Cost for Books and Supplies
										$1,000
									 
									
										On-Campus Room and Board
										$15,672
									 
									
										Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
										No
									 
									
										Approximate Expenses per Year
										$74,679
									 
																	
										Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
										$18,281
									 
																	
										Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State) 
										$18,281
									 
							 
						 
					 
				
				
					
							From the School
							
 Our students also have a myriad of study-abroad and dual-degree programs: pre-engineering students have the opportunity to dual-enroll in Columbia University's Combined Plan Program in New York City, while art history or creative writing students can spend a year in residence at Oxford University's St. Catherine's College. The Simon's Rock Signature Program in Montserrat also offers students in any discipline a chance to study tropical ecology and environmental conservation on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. 
 
 
							What students say
							Dubbed an 鈥渆arly college,鈥 Bard College at Simon鈥檚 Rock is a unique institution that 鈥渁llows you to leave high school and start college without a high school diploma鈥 for enrollment. The school gladly accepts applications from rising juniors and seniors. In fact, the average Simon鈥檚 Rock student is sixteen when he or she enters. Of course, that doesn鈥檛 mean that the academics are any less 鈥渞igorous;鈥 everyone takes on a 鈥渃hallenging鈥 liberal arts curriculum. And given that 鈥渢he average class size is twelve,鈥 a 鈥渉igh level of engagement鈥 is customary. As one undergrad further explains, 鈥淓veryone is expected to make the classroom what it is; that onus does not fall solely on the professor.鈥 Fortunately, the intimate setting also means that 鈥渟tudents have the opportunity to work closely with faculty to design a program of study that is...specific to their academic goals.鈥 And no matter their major, undergrads are guaranteed to find 鈥渂rilliant鈥 and 鈥減assionate鈥 teachers who 鈥渢ruly care about their students.鈥 As one thrilled individual concludes, 鈥淸Professors] have high expectations but are ready to...help you reach your full potential.鈥 As a result, 鈥渢he level of education [students receive] is unsurpassed.鈥 
					
							
								 
								Student : Faculty
								6 : 1
							 
													
								 
								Total Faculty
								74
							 
													
								 
								Terminal Degree
								61
							 
					 
					
							
								Gender to Class Inforamtion
								
							 
													
								Class/Lab sizes
									
										Most frequent class size
										10-19
									 
																	
										Most frequent lab/sub section size
										10-19
									 
							 
					 
					Rating
					
					Graduation Rates
					
																	
						University Degrees
						
												
								
									Majors and Degrees Offered
											 Bard College at Simon's Rock offers more than 35 majors and concentrations under four separate academic divisions: Languages and Literature
											
											 Science, Mathematics and Computing
											
											 Social Studies
											
											 and Performing and Visual Arts. Some of our most popular majors include Biology, Politics, Photography, Music, Theater, Creative Writing, Literary Studies, Psychology, Pre-engineering, and Cross-Cultural Studies. We also offer Interdisciplinary Studies such as Gender Studies, Asian Studies, and Center for Food Studies.   
 
											
								 
							 
							
																
							Prominent Alumni
							
									
										
											Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
											
												Oscar-winning Filmmakers
											
										 
									 
									
										
											Ronan Farrow
											
												Rhodes Scholar and MSNBC host
											
										 
									 
									
										
											Alison Bechdel
											
												Cartoonist and best-selling author
											
										 
									 
									
										
											Veronica Chambers
											
												Journalist, author and screenwriter
											
										 
									 
									
										
											Eli Pariser
											
												CEO of Upworthy; founder and Board President of Moveon.org
											
										 
									 
									
										
											Nita Ing
											
												Chairperson of Continental Holdings Corp and Continental Engineering Corp
											
										 
									 
									
										
											John McWhorter 
											
												best-selling author, linguist, political commentator and columnist
											
										 
									 
							 
						 
				
				
					
						From The School
						
							
 The average age of students who enroll at Simon's Rock is 16. Forty percent of students are students of color. With a student population of 400, our female student population outweighs our male student population, and twenty percent of our students identify as nonbinary. Twenty-five percent of the student body are international students representing 24 countries across the world, among them China, South Korea, Myanmar, and Uganda. Domestically, 47 states are represented such as Colorado, California, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. 
 
 
 
 
Clubs and organizations are student-led and represent current student interests. There's a strong International Student Association and Pre-Med Society. The QueerSA, FIFE women's center, Black Student Union, Asian Student Association and Social Justice Committee all meet regularly. Poetry club, motorcycle club, Simon's Rock EMS, and Jews of Simon's Rock are among some of the newest student clubs to join the roster of exciting groups. 
 
 
						
						What students say:
						
							Simon鈥檚 Rock typically attracts 鈥渉yperintellectual鈥 students who possess a strong 鈥渄esire to learn.鈥 Indeed, many individuals who enroll here are 鈥渆xceptionally self-driven and motivated to carve their own paths.鈥 And though students can sometimes come across as 鈥減retentious鈥 and 鈥渟mug,鈥 their desire to engage in 鈥渃ritical thought鈥 is completely genuine. As one proud student explains, 鈥淓ven at parties, you鈥檒l find us debating philosophy or mathematics, discussing aspects of cellular biology, or hosting political conversations.鈥 Additionally, a large number of students describe themselves as very 鈥渓iberal鈥 and most are 鈥渁ctively involved in social justice鈥 causes as well. We鈥檙e also told that Simon鈥檚 Rock has a 鈥渓arge LGBTQ+ community...which is welcoming, diverse [and] full of pride.鈥 Fortunately, no matter their politics or sexual orientation, undergrads here 鈥渁re always kind and willing to lend a helping hand.鈥 Another grateful student concludes, 鈥淲e are like one big family. I have never seen people form relationships as deeply and as quickly as they do here.鈥    
						
					
							
								Gender
								
								
									60% female40% male
								
							 
													
								Out of State
								
								
									66% are out
 of state34% are
 in-state
								
							 
													
								Students
								
								
									98% are
 full time2% are
 part time
								
							 
					 
					
						Student Body Profile
						
								
									Total Undergraduate Enrollment
									397
								 
															
									Foreign Countries Represented
									18
								 
						 
					 
						
							Student Body Demographics
							
									
											American Indian or Alaskan Native
																					0.69%
									 
									
									
									
									
											Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
																					1.38%
									 
									
									
									
									
							 
						 
						
				
				
					
					
						
							
								
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
							
							
								
									
										Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Mental Health Website
									
									
											Not Reported
									
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Education & Training
							
							
								
									Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
								 
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
							 
						 
						
							
								
Engaging the Whole Campus
							
							
								
									
										Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
									
									
										
											Undergraduates
											Graduate students
											Racial/ethnic minority student
											Students who are veterans
											LGBTQIA+ students
											Student-athletes
											International students
											Students on scholarship or financial aid
											First-generation students
										
									 
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Peer-to-Peer
							
							
								
									
										Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Residential Life
							
							
								
									
										Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Student Orientation
							
							
								
									
										Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
									
								 
								
								
								
									
										Incoming transfer students
									
										
									else
									{
									
									}
								
 
								
								
								
								
									
										Entering graduate students
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Mental Health in the Curriculum
							
							
								
									The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
										Not Reported
								 
								
								
									The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for  students
										Not Reported
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Off-Campus Offerings
							
							
								
									
										Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
							
							
								
									
										Institution's counseling center is accredited
									
										
								 
								
								
									
										Accrediting body
									
										
											Not Reported
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
							
							
								
									
										Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
									
										
								 
							 
						 
						
							
								
Counseling Demand
							
							
								
									
										Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
									
										
											Not Reported
										
								 
							 
						 
					 
				
				
					
							
								Location
								
 Nestled in the heart of Great Barrington, which is 2.5 hours from hubs like Boston and New York, our beautiful wooded campus sprawls over 275 acres. Surrounded by the Berkshires community, which is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural life, the Simon's Rock campus is home to student representatives from 37 states and 15 countries with more than 40 percent of the demographic being students of color. 
 
 
							 
							
								Campus Facilities & Equipment
								
 The Simon's Rock Farm is located in the middle of campus, allowing students to study food sustainability and resilience right in their 'backyard', as well as a greenhouse and herbarium. Our Daniel Arts Center houses student studios for dance and visual arts, as well as galleries and theater space for performances from students and local theater companies alike. The Kilpatrick Athletic Center offers class space for yoga and calisthenics, an eight-lane swimming pool, a rock-climbing wall, indoor walking track, and basketball court where recreational student teams can meet up for a walk-on game. 
 
 
 
							 
							
								Off-Campus Opportunities
								
 Off-campus, the town of Great Barrington is a cultural and artistic melting pot filled with opportunities to explore and entertain. Our local ice cream shop SoCo Creamery creates delicious homemade ice cream, or students can request discounted tickets to catch a limited screening of film-festival flicks or box-office hits. During the warm weather, Lake Mansfield is open to the public for swimming and boating and there are plenty of trails to traverse around campus and into town. 
 
							 
						What students say:
						
							We鈥檙e not going to mince words; Simon鈥檚 Rock students tend to be 鈥渁cademically oriented.鈥 Therefore, the majority of their 鈥渢ime...outside of class is spent studying.鈥 But even these dedicated scholars kick back periodically, and there鈥檚 plenty of fun to be had when they do. To begin with, the college sponsors numerous events ranging 鈥渇rom poetry slams to lip sync battles and school dances.鈥 鈥淥pen mics鈥 are also fairly popular and well attended. And there are 鈥渁lways interesting guest lecturers or music performances鈥 happening around campus as well. Additionally, many people are 鈥渋ncredibly active...in clubs and [with] various student-led initiatives.鈥 As one undergrad gushes, 鈥淭here are clubs for everything you can think of, in fact, I was head of Slytherin House for [the] Harry Potter Club.鈥 And you鈥檙e in luck if you love sitting in darkened theaters! After all, students frequently host 鈥渇ilm nights,鈥 screening everything from 鈥渁rt films [and] historical pieces [to] social commentary documentaries and even Game of Thrones.鈥 But don鈥檛 despair if you鈥檙e an individual who prefers the outdoors. There are plenty of great 鈥渉iking鈥 trails close to the school as well as places to ski in the winter months. Trust us, no matter your passion, you鈥檒l be able to indulge at Simon鈥檚 Rock. 
						
					
							
							
							
								Undergraduates living on campus
								93%
							 
							
								First-Year students living on campus
								91%
							 
							
								Campus Environment
								Village
							 
							
								Help finding off-campus housing
								No
							 
					 
						
							Most Popular Places On Campus
							
									
										
											
Fisher Science and Academic Center
										
									 
									
									
									
									
										
											
Kilpatrick Athletic Center
										
									 
									
										
											
The Snack Bar in the Student Union is a popular gathering place most evenings. 
										
									 
							 
						 
											
							Most Popular Places Off Campus
							
									
										
											
Mass MoCA, North Adams MA (museum of contemporary art in renovated mill)
										
									 
									
										
											
Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, MA
										
									 
									
										
											
Tanglewood (music venue; summer home of Boston Symphony Orchestra)
										
									 
									
										
											
Town of Great Barrington (shopping, restaurants)
										
									 
									
										
											
Various skiing, hiking destinations
										
									 
									
										
											
The town of Great Barrington is utilized extensively by students for all shopping, dining, off campus internships, volunteer opportunities, jobs and off campus housing.
										
									 
							 
						 
				
				
					
					Campus Visits Contact
					
							
								
									 
									Bard College at Simon's Rock 84 Alford Road Great Barrington, MA 01230
								 
							 
							
								
									 
									admission@simons-rock.edu
								 
							 
							
								
									 
									800-235-7186
								 
							 
					 
					Campus Tours
					
						
							Campus Visiting Center
								
									M-F, limited Saturdays
								
							
									
										 
										9-5:00 pm
									 
																	
										 
										800-235-7186
									 
							 
						 
						
							Campus Tours
							
								
									Appointment Required:
									Yes
								 
									
																	
																	
							 
						 
					 
					
						Visits
						
							
								CLASS VISITS
									
										Dates/Times Available
										Academic Year
									 
																	
										Arrangements
										Contact Admissions Office
									 
							 
							
								FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
									
										Dates/Times Available
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										Contact Admissions Office
									 
																	
							 
						 
							 
						
							
								On Campus Interview
								
									
										Information Sessions:
										Available
									 
																	
										Times:
										A few times times a year - phone for Open House schedule
									 
							 
							
								Overnight Dorm Stays
									
										Overnight Dorm Stays
										Not Available
									 
																							 
						 
					 
					Campus Tours
					
						TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
						
							A campus shuttle takes students to various locations in Great Barrington and regional bus service includes stops in all surrounding towns. There are several local taxi companies. Airports in Albany, NY and Hartford, CT are approximately an hour away. There is bus service to Great Barrington from New York City to Great Barrington and from Boston to nearby Lee. Trains from New York City stop in Wassaic, NY, and Hudson, NY, both about 45 minutes away.
						
					
											LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
						
							B&Bs - off season average $80-100/night.
Motels - Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn and Comfort Inn $75-$120/night.
						
					
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								Athletic None
						 
						
								
									Participate in intramural sports
									11%
								 
															
									Participate in intercollegiate sports
									17%
								 
						 
					 
							Men's Sports (Llamas)
						
											
												 
												Basketball
											 
											
												 
												Soccer
											 
											
												 
												Swimming
											 
						 
					
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												Basketball
											 
											
												 
												Soccer
											 
											
												 
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						Campus Housing Options
						
											
												 
												Disabled Student
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Coed
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Female
											 
											
												 
												Dorms Male
											 
											
												 
												Other
											 
						 
					Special Needs Admissions
					
							
						
							College Entrance Tests Required
							No
						 
						
					 
					Student Activities
					
						
								
									Registered Student Organizations
									25
								 
								
									Number of Social Sororities
									0
								 
						 
						
						
					 
				
				
					
					
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						Other Information
						
									
										Campus-wide Internet Network
 
									 
									
										Fee for Network Use
 
									 
									
										Partnerships with Technology Companies
 
									 
									
										Personal computer included in tuition for each student
 
									 
									
										Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
 
									 
									Description Educational pricing from Apple, Dell, and HP. Also hardware purchase agreements through MHEC.
						 
				
				
					
					
						From the School
						
 About 80 percent of Simon鈥檚 Rock students receive a financial aid package — usually a combination of awards, grants, Federal Work-Study Program, and loans. In addition to need-based awards, students are eligible to apply for federal and state aid, as well as any funding that may be available through private scholarships offered through local organizations. All first-year applicants are automatically considered for scholarship awards; there is no separate application. Simon鈥檚 Rock offers scholarships — ranging from $1,000 up to the full cost of tuition — which are renewable for four years. 
 
 
					
						Financial Aid Statistics
						
							
									
										Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
										$14,839
									 
																	
										Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
										$16,492
									 
																	
										Average Need-Based Loan
										$4,338
									 
																	
										Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
										38%
									 
																	
										Average amount of loan debt per graduate
										$16,700
									 
																	
										Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
										$30,000
									 
																	
										Financial aid provided to international students
										Yes
									 
							 
						 
					 
						
							Scholarships and Grants Available
									
										01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
										
									 
									
									
									
										04 - Private Scholarships
										
									 
									
										05 - State Scholarships/Grants
										
									 
						 
											
							No-Need-Based
							
								01 - Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
								
							 
						 
						
							Loans Available
		
		
			02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
			
		 
		
			03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
			
		 
						 
					
							
								Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
								Yes
							 
											 
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										11  MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
									
									
										
												-  Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
-  Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
-  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
-  Natural Sciences.
 
								 
								
								
								
								
								
									
										 
										16  SOCIAL SCIENCES.
									
									
										
												-  Economics, General.
-  Geography, Other.
-  Political Science and Government, General.
-  Social Sciences, Other.
 
								 
								
									
										 
										17  VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
									
									
										
												-  Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
-  Art/Art Studies, General.
-  Dance, General.
-  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
-  Fine/Studio Arts, General.
-  Intermedia/Multimedia.
-  Music, General.
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