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Can You Afford Bard College at Simon’s Rock?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Simon’s Rock’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

2020 - 2021 Costs Between $34,886 and $77,921

Feeling a little stressed about paying $77,921 to attend Bard College at Simon's Rock each year? This number can be deceiving, and for many, the net price you pay will be less.

While there is no tuition reduction for Massachusetts students, 95.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $31,849. Students from low-income families receive an average of $43,035 in aid during their first year.

Cost (no aid)

Tuition and fees$60,019
+ Room and board$15,902
+ Other expenses$2,000
Total cost$77,921
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Net Price (with average aid)

Total cost$77,921
- Grants and scholarships$31,849
Net price$46,072
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Average Net Price for Low Income Undergraduates

Total cost$77,921
- Grants and scholarships$43,035
Net price$34,886
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Simon's Rock.

Projected Costs Between $189,705 and $479,242 For a Four Year Degree. Between $92,167 and $232,308 For a Two Year Degree.

Looking at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of two / four (or more) years can feel a little overwhelming. However, doing so will help better prepare you for the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus students to attend Simon's Rock in 2020 - 2021 was $77,921. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.1% each year. If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $82,827 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $90,771 for a bachelor degree candidate ($85,395 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $347,035 over the course of four years ($168,222 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Bard College at Simon's Rock

Cost With Interest

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.8%3.1%
Freshman year$43,535$46,840$82,827
Senior year$48,633$47,229$85,395
Total 2-year net price$92,167$94,069$168,222
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$35,112$35,837$64,086
Total monthly payment$1,061$1,083$1,936
Total amount paid$127,280$129,905$232,308
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*0.8%3.1%
Freshman year$43,535$46,840$82,827
Senior year$60,689$48,016$90,771
Total 4-year net price$207,184$189,705$347,035
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$78,929$72,271$132,207
Total monthly payment$2,384$2,183$3,994
Total amount paid$286,113$261,976$479,242

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