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Bard College at Simon''s Rock is a private, liberal arts college for 16- and 17-year-olds who wish to begin college early. All classes are small discussion-based seminars. Founded in 1964, the school became part of Bard College in 1979. Its 275-acre New England campus is located in Great Barrington, 60 miles west of Springfield.

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Private
studentType
Coed
313
Undergraduates
119
Men - 38%
195
Women - 62%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
97% of 191 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
April 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
$84,481
Tuition and Fees
$66,593
Room and Board
$17,888
Average Percent of Need Met
75%
Average Freshman Award
$49,373
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$11,446
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
38
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
56%
10-19
40%
20-29
3%
30-39
1%
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Great Barrington Population
7,104
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston, New York City
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5%
Asian
8.7%
Black/African-American
10.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.5%
White
56.5%
Unknown
13%
International Students
16.9% from 14 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
12.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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