More selective than 3% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Bard College at Simon's Rock over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Bard College at Simon's Rock admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Bard College at Simon's Rock compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Bard College at Simon's Rock has the 60th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Worcester State University | 88% | 61% | $13,381 |
| 55 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 90% | 56% | $16,068 |
| 56 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | 91% | 52% | $20,927 |
| 57 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | 91% | 68% | $34,170 |
| 58 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 95% | 74% | $21,582 |
| 59 | Salem State University | 96% | 50% | $15,996 |
| 60 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | 96% | 68% | $31,625 |
| 61 | Lesley University | 97% | 58% | $31,152 |
| 62 | American International College | 100% | 46% | $23,274 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Bard College at Simon's Rock
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Bard College at Simon's Rock admissions questions
What is the Bard College at Simon's Rock acceptance rate?
Bard College at Simon's Rock accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 174 of 179 applicants were admitted.
Does Bard College at Simon's Rock require the SAT or ACT?
Bard College at Simon's Rock does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Bard College at Simon's Rock?
59% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (102 of 174).
Is Bard College at Simon's Rock getting harder to get into?
Bard College at Simon's Rock accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Bard College at Simon's Rock overview