A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Simon's Rock are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at Bard College at Simon's Rock with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Simon's Rock has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
117
|
| Women |
181
|
Simon's Rock serves a high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167792 IPEDS survey data for Bard College at Simon's Rock.
Last updated February 24, 2024