Bard College at Simon's Rock

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a rural private four-year institution located in Great Barrington, MA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Bard College at Simon's Rock is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 97.2% based on IPEDS data.

Tuition is $66,594 per year. Room and board costs approximately $19,888 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $39,395 per year. Approximately 85% of students receive some form of financial aid. 23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Bard College at Simon's Rock has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 54%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (77%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (50%), Hispanic (7%), Black (6%), Asian (6%), and international (19%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.