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Bard College At Simon's Rock is in Great Barrington, MA. Great Barrington is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bard College At Simon's Rock issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Bard College At Simon's Rock tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
Not all applicants to Bard College At Simon's Rock are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The Bard College At Simon's Rock teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 403 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Bard College At Simon's Rock offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Bard College At Simon's Rock can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Simon's Rock College of Bard is a selective, private coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences specifically designed to offer bright, highly motivated students the opportunity to begin college after the tenth or eleventh grade. At Simon's Rock, these students pursue academic programs leading to the A.A. in Liberal Arts and the B.A. in over forty concentrations."
More complete details are provided below.
Bard College At Simon's Rock
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702
General Phone: (413) 528-0771
http://www.simons-rock.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 103 | liberal arts and sciences, comparative literature, political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and humanities, international studies, German studies, area and Cultural studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Science | 5 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | acting, dance, theatre design, playwriting and screenwriting, drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | urban education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, general philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism, fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication, fashion design |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | multimedia, photography, commercial photography, cinematography |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Bard College At Simon's Rock in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 84 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 46 | 58 |
In 2007-2008, Bard College At Simon's Rock had a total enrollment of 403 students (390 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 95% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 61% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 22% |
| Massachusetts | 20% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Bard College At Simon's Rock offers campus housing for 400 of its 390 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Great Barrington, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 333 | 267 | 80% | 178 | 67% |
| Men | 106 | 78 | 74% | 55 | 71% |
| Women | 227 | 189 | 83% | 123 | 65% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 38,535 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 38,535 |
| Room and board | $ 10,600 |
| Room charge | $ 5,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 640 |
Financial Aid:
Bard College At Simon's Rock participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 964500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 27 | $77,644 | 14 | $68,698 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $77,644 | 14 | $68,698 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American History (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Studies
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Spanish and Iberian Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bard College At Simon's Rock Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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