Simon's Rock at Bard College
Barrytown, NY · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 95.9% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | — |
| Grad rate | — |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | — |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2026 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-12-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-04-01 |
| Application fee | $0 (US) · $0 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Writing supplement | Yes |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 2 |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- Why Bard? (250 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).