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Bard College at Simon's Rock

Great Barrington, MA 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,583

Cost of attendance at Bard College at Simon's Rock in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $12,584
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,583

Cost of attendance at Bard College at Simon's Rock in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average $24,972
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bard College at Simon's Rock was $37,869. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bard College at Simon's Rock

Bard College at Simon's Rock net price calculator

$37,869

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average $17,351
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Bard College at Simon's Rock for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $37,869 $543 (1%) $24,525 $20,818 $27,804 $37,054 $43,321
2021 $37,326 $1,850 (5%) $25,414 $25,831 $29,382 $30,277 $72,175
2020 $39,176 $1,809 (4%) $27,453 $24,362 $31,974 $34,721 $38,157
2019 $40,985 $598 (1%) $26,265 $30,662 $27,911 $36,060 $42,093
2018 $40,387 $2,727 (7%) $24,942 $24,237 $33,091 $33,471 $41,539
2017 $37,660 $42 $28,377 $25,878 $28,240 $32,069 $38,826
2016 $37,618 $8,313 (28%) $30,611 $27,038 $34,484 $21,979 $39,214
2015 $29,305 $4,913 (14%) $22,256 $21,992 $23,481 $30,312 $38,973
2014 $34,218 -- $26,399 $23,265 $24,435 $29,509 $41,403

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bard College at Simon's Rock's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $82,201 $3,130 (4%) $63,583 $17,618 $1,000
2021 $79,071 $4,807 (6%) $61,169 $16,902 $1,000
2020 $74,264 $2,266 (3%) $56,901 $16,363 $1,000
2019 $71,998 $2,098 (3%) $55,082 $15,916 $1,000
2018 $69,900 $2,043 (3%) $53,418 $15,482 $1,000
2017 $67,857 $1,988 (3%) $51,797 $15,060 $1,000
2016 $65,869 $2,120 (3%) $50,209 $14,660 $1,000
2015 $63,749 $2,346 (4%) $48,551 $14,198 $1,000
2014 $61,403 $2,278 (4%) $46,713 $13,690 $1,000
2013 $59,125 -- $45,125 $13,000 $1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Bard College at Simon's Rock? How much does it cost?
The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,618 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Bard College at Simon's Rock is $1,846 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Bard College at Simon's Rock estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Bard College at Simon's Rock estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $1,000
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,000
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $1,000
How much is Bard College at Simon's Rock application fees?
Bard College at Simon's Rock does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Bard College at Simon's Rock offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bard College at Simon's Rock cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $2,480 Not Available
For out-of-state students $2,480 Not Available

Housing and Meal

Bard College at Simon's Rock requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bard College at Simon's Rock for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A N/A $16,618 19 443
2021 N/A N/A $15,902 19 443
2020 N/A N/A $15,363 19 443
2019 N/A N/A $14,916 19 400
2018 N/A N/A $14,482 19 400
2017 N/A N/A $14,060 19 345
2016 N/A N/A $13,660 19 345

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bard College at Simon's Rock during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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