Bard College at Simon's Rock

#3780 / #1055
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#175
Most Desirable School
Liberal arts college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

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About Bard College at Simon's Rock

According to Wikipedia, Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private residential liberal arts college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. It is a unit of Bard College, which is located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The school is an "early college", designed for students to enroll immediately after completing the tenth or eleventh grade, rather than after graduating from high school. Simon's Rock is the only accredited four-year early college to date and still the only college or university to take this approach with all of its students. It is one of a number of early college entrance programs that provide opportunities for students to enter college one or more years ahead of their traditional high school graduation date. A majority of students transfer to larger institutions after receiving an Associate of Arts degree after two years, although many stay for four to receive a Bachelor of Arts.

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Bard College at Simon's Rock Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation Rate
21680%70%

How Much Does Bard College at Simon's Rock Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$63,583
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$25,414
30K - 48K$25,831
48K - 75K$29,382
75K - 110K$30,277
110K+$72,175

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Bard College at Simon's Rock Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Bard College at Simon's Rock, then you can expect to earn an average of $45,300 per year. You also have a 82% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
341341

Where is Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Bard College at Simon's Rock is located at 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington MA 01230-9702

How Safe is Bard College at Simon's Rock?

Great Barrington has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Bard College at Simon's Rock Known For?

Bard College at Simon's Rock is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Who Are Bard College at Simon's Rock's Most Influential Alumni?

Bard College at Simon's Rock's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Communications, and Computer Science. Here are some of Bard College at Simon's Rock's most famous alumni:

Tom Ford
Tom Ford
An American fashion designer.
John McWhorter
John McWhorter
An American academic and linguist.
Ben Goertzel
Ben Goertzel
An Author and researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Alison Bechdel
Alison Bechdel
An American cartoonist, author.
Roman Mars
An American radio producer.
Solange Ashby
An American Egyptologist and Nubiologist.
Ada Palmer
Ada Palmer
An American historian and writer.
Tokata Iron Eyes
An American activist.
Annie Finch
Annie Finch
An American poet.
Lee Stranahan
An American journalist and broadcaster.
Ronan Farrow
Ronan Farrow
An American journalist.
Veronica Chambers
Veronica Chambers
A Writer.

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