by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Bard College at Simon’s Rock, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bard College at Simon’s Rock amounted to $68,780 per year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $3,164; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,616 |
| Fees | $3,164 |
| Total | $68,780 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Bard College at Simon’s Rock charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Bard College at Simon’s Rock costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bard College at Simon’s Rock sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Bard College at Simon’s Rock Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Bard College at Simon’s Rock has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,518 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,600 |
| One Year Ago | $63,140 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,616 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Simon’s Rock has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 3.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $71,477 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.65%, so cost a year out lands around $70,605.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $70,605 |
| In 2 Years | $72,479 |
| In 3 Years | $74,403 |
| In 4 Years | $76,378 |
| In 5 Years | $78,405 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $293,865.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, go to the Bard College at Simon’s Rock Financial Aid page.
