by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $18,852 in 2026. Taken together, a typical student living on campus at Bard College at Simon’s Rock budgeted around $21,852 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,852 | $19,852 |
| — Housing | $18,852 | |
| — Meals | $1,000 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $21,852 | $21,852 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $96,160 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,618 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,200 |
| One Year Ago | $18,888 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,852 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,691 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,565 |
| Three Years From Now * | $22,477 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,427 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 4.2% each year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $22,691 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $25,427 in year four — and a two-year student about $23,565 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $96,160 for four years, or about $46,256 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 443 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |