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Students attend Simons Rock College Of Bard in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Simons Rock College Of Bard degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Simons Rock College Of Bard is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Simons Rock College Of Bard is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at Simons Rock College Of Bard is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 394 students at the school (as of 2005).
Simons Rock College Of Bard has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Simons Rock College Of Bard offers students 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 eight interdisplinary majors."
More complete details are provided below.
Simons Rock College Of Bard
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702
General Phone: (413) 528-0771
Admissions Phone: (413) 528-7312
Financial Aid Phone: (413) 528-7297
http://www.simons-rock.edu
Simons Rock College Of Bard awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 126 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, creative writing, English, diversity studies, linguistics, social services, French language, ... |
| Science | 6 | biology, physics, chemistry, ecology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama, acting, playwriting and screenwriting, dance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | photography, cinematography |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, religion |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Simons Rock College Of Bard in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 104 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 52 | 40 |
In 2005, Simons Rock College Of Bard had a total enrollment of 394 students (380 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 25% |
| Massachusetts | 15% |
| California | 8% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Simons Rock College Of Bard offers campus housing for 363 of its 380 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 263 | 203 | 77% | 145 | 71% |
| Men | 99 | 81 | 82% | 60 | 74% |
| Women | 164 | 122 | 74% | 85 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 53% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (413) 528-7312
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,334 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,334 |
| Room and board | $ 8,654 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 520 |
Financial Aid:
Simons Rock College Of Bard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 964500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (413) 528-7297
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 33 | $58,416 | 9 | $55,131 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $58,416 | 9 | $55,131 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Playwriting and Screenwriting
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
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
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simons Rock College Of Bard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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