Simon's Rock at Bard College: what international applicants need

What are Simon's Rock at Bard College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Simon's Rock at Bard College has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on April 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Simon's Rock at Bard College's acceptance rate?

95.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Simon's Rock at Bard College admitted 140 of its 146 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Simon's Rock at Bard College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Simon's Rock at Bard College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Simon's Rock at Bard College's application fee for international students?

Simon's Rock at Bard College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Simon's Rock at Bard College accept?

Simon's Rock at Bard College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Simon's Rock at Bard College require?

Simon's Rock at Bard College requires 2 teacher recommendations for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Simon's Rock at Bard College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Simon's Rock at Bard College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Simon's Rock at Bard College have?

91 of Simon's Rock at Bard College's 314 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 29%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Simon's Rock at Bard College cost for international students?

Simon's Rock at Bard College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $68,780, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,852. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $89,632 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source