Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, Massachusetts · Private
Bard College at Simon's Rock admitted 97% of 179 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required.
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Application deadlines
Bard College at Simon's Rock’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- April 1, 2027
The application is free. Bard College at Simon's Rock asks for two teacher recommendations. For financial aid it uses the FAFSA and the CSS Profile.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bard College at Simon's Rock’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $86,482 a year. After grants, students paid $45,395 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Bard College at Simon's Rock’s acceptance rate?
Bard College at Simon's Rock admitted 97% of applicants: 174 of 179 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bard College at Simon's Rock’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular decision is due April 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Bard College at Simon's Rock’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Bard College at Simon's Rock require?
Besides the application and transcript, Bard College at Simon's Rock asks for two teacher recommendations.
Does Bard College at Simon's Rock require the CSS Profile?
Yes. Bard College at Simon's Rock uses the CSS Profile for financial aid, along with the FAFSA, and it may ask a noncustodial parent to fill one out too.
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