Simon's Rock at Bard College (Simon's Rock)
Private nonprofit two-year college in Barrytown, NY that costs an average of $32,772 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 59% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitRural (fringe)225 undergraduates
Cost of Simon's Rock
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $88,124 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $69,320 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $19,800 |
| Books and supplies | $950 |
| Average net price after aid | $32,772 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $29,631 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,102 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $55,917 |
| $110,001+ | $45,786 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Simon's Rock's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,557 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,555 |
| Rank in New York (earnings) | 22nd of 71 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $22,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $256 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 24% |
Majors and programs at Simon's Rock
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | $23,851 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 6 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Dance | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 6 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 3 | — | — |
| Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 127 | — | $12,000 |
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Medrash Meor Yitzchok | Monsey | $14,254 | 53% | — |
| Yeshivath Zichron Moshe | South Fallsburg | $9,476 | 30% | $19,092 |
| American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service | New York | $21,980 | — | $55,710 |
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York | New York | $56,942 | 92% | $41,451 |
| Ohel Margulia Seminary | Monsey | $9,844 | 96% | — |
| Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital | East Syracuse | $21,278 | 78% | $79,747 |
| Belanger School of Nursing | Schenectady | — | 0% | $88,684 |
| St. Joseph's College of Nursing | Syracuse | — | 100% | $92,298 |
About Simon's Rock
| Type | Private nonprofit two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Barrytown, NY |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 225 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 6 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | simons-rock.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Simon's Rock's acceptance rate?
Simon's Rock at Bard College admits 96% of applicants.
How much does Simon's Rock cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $88,124 a year (tuition and fees: $69,320). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $32,772 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $29,631.
How much do Simon's Rock graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,555 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 71 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is fine and studio arts ($23,851 a year after graduation).
What is Simon's Rock's graduation rate?
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.