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Bard College at Simon's Rock

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Overview

Founded in 1964, the Bard College at Simon's Rock is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Great Barrington (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Bard College at Simon's Rock is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Bard College at Simon's Rock offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 60-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Bard College at Simon's Rock also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bard College at Simon's Rock' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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Founded 1964
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University Location

Address 84 Alford Road
Great Barrington
01230-9702 Massachusetts
United States
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Bard College at Simon's Rock Phone Number +1 (413) 644 4400
Bard College at Simon's Rock Fax Number +1 (413) 541 0081

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Bard College at Simon's Rock's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bard College at Simon's Rock's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Bard College at Simon's Rock's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Bard College at Simon's Rock.

Bard College at Simon's Rock: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$
(over 45,570 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Bard College at Simon's Rock's admission information.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Bard College at Simon's Rock a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bard College at Simon's Rock's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is considered but not required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is considered but not required

Source: IPDES


Bard College at Simon's Rock's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Admission Office Admission Office

84 Alford Road
Great Barrington 12039
(413) 528 7228
800 235 7186

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Bard College at Simon's Rock.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bard College at Simon's Rock has an enrollment range of 250-499 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Control Type Control Type

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a private higher education institution.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Entity Type Entity Type

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Bard College at Simon's Rock's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Bard College at Simon's Rock does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Bard College at Simon's Rock's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Bard College at Simon's Rock's Library University Library

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Bard College at Simon's Rock's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 70,723 physical volumes, 4,012 physical media, 339,773 digital/electronic media and 24 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 4 librarians. Bard College at Simon's Rock's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Bard College at Simon's Rock provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 443 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Bard College at Simon's Rock's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Bard College at Simon's Rock's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Bard College at Simon's Rock's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bard College at Simon's Rock is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1973


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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