Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma or equivalent is not required

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		2
Mathematics		2
Science		2
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		2
History		2
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

84 Alford Road

City, State, Zip

Great Barrington, MA 01230-9702

Phone

(413) 528-7228

Fax

(413) 528-7334

E-mail

admit@simons-rock.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

June 1

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

February 1, April 1

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

3 required for all freshmen

Other

School report, parent supplement required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations		X
Essay	X
Interview	X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability	X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

89% of 199 applicants were admitted

Women

92% of 121 applicants were admitted

Men

86% of 78 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

116 (65%) of 178 admitted students enrolled

Women

69 (62%) of 111 admitted students enrolled

Men

47 (70%) of 67 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

0

Students Accepting Wait List Position

0

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.54

3.75 and Above

43%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

20%

3.00 - 3.24

12%

2.50 - 2.99

9%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

28-30 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

25%

Score of 24 - 29

75%

Score of 18 - 23

0%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 60%
Top quarter: 81%
Top half: 96%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$69,998

Tuition and Fees

$55,082

Room and Board

$14,916

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 009645	Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile	$25 for first college, $16 each additional
Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

Not reported

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Received by 86.2% of aid recipients

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 86.2% of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 75.9% of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 15.4% of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

78.3% of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Received by 92.7% of aid recipients

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 92.7% of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 77.6% of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

21.1% of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Visual and performing arts, Interdisciplinary studies, Liberal arts/general studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, environmental policy with Bard College, Vermont Law School

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

46

Part-Time Faculty

24

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

61%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 33% of classes
10-19 students: 63% of classes
20-29 students: 4% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

10-19 students: 100% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Not accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Not available

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

113,536

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

50

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Great Barrington Population

7,104

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Boston, New York City

Campus Size

210 acres

Weather

Temperature

15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September

Rain

133 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Great Barrington

Nearest Train Station

40 mile(s) from campus in Hudson, N.Y.

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

92% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through senior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

7%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Not available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

security escorts, late night transport

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

 

Mascot

 

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

rock climbing, soccer, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, black student union, queersa, student action service learning, u.s.o. (untitled student organization), boffing

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

329

Women

199 (60.5%)

Men

130 (39.5%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

323

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
12.0% Asian
4.2% Black/African-American
3.9% Hispanic/Latino
6.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
62.9% White
9.9% Unknown

International Students.

14.0% from 14 countries

Average Age

18

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

22.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

49.4%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

49.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported