Bard College at Simon's Rock, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Bard College at Simon's Rock Rankings
Affordability21
Selectivity63
Retention17
Graduation26
Earnings8
Diversity77
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bard College at Simon's Rock
94%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Engineering2%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities73%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts6%
Admissions
Getting into Bard College at Simon's Rock
81%
Admission Rate
608
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)535–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)620–730
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bard College at Simon's Rock
$55K
In-State Tuition
$55K
Out-of-State Tuition
$69K
Average Total Cost
$34K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $31K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $28K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $42K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bard College at Simon's Rock
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 42% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bard College at Simon's Rock
66%
Retention Rate
19%
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 69% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 87% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 64% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 43% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bard College at Simon's Rock
81%
Employment Rate
$22K
Median Salary
$13K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 82% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 80% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 78% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 82% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $13K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $22K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $22K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bard College at Simon's Rock
387
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
17
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 18% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|
Location Map
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