Bard College at Simon's Rock
84 Alford Rd.
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Bard College at Simon's Rock is a selective college offering a residential liberal arts program to motivated students who have completed the 10th or 11th grade. Founded in the Berkshires in 1966, Simon's Rock became a part of Bard College in 1979. This Massachusetts liberal arts college is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Students at Bard College at Simon's Rock can pursue an associate degree or B.A. in more than 40 concentrations in the areas of visual arts, humanities, social sciences, and pre-professional programs. Bard College at Simon's Rock also offers study abroad opportunities at Lincoln College in Oxford and a cooperative engineering program with Columbia University. Because of the early admission policy, students at Bard College at Simon's Rock typically do not earn a high school diploma; they may choose to complete their GED or request a diploma from their high school after completing a year of college study.

Bard College at Simon's Rock offers a recreational athletics program that is integrated into the core curriculum; students can participate in competitive sports or non-competitive activities like lifeguard training, martial arts, and yoga. A variety of student organizations are also available, including performance groups, student media, and advocacy organizations.

Quick facts:

• Nearly 400 students are enrolled at Bard College at Simon's Rock, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1.
  


• The student body at Bard College at Simon's Rock represents over 40 states and more than 10 countries.
  


• Ninety-five percent of full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their field.
  


• Approximately 80 percent of Bard College at Simon's Rock students receive financial aid.