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Overview

Simmons University
Location Boston, MA
Setting Large City
Enrollment 5,710
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #108
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website simmons.edu
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Costs

Simmons University
Tuition (In State) $43,060
Tuition (Out of State) $43,060
Room & Board $16,368
Avg Net Price $24,423
Avg Grant Aid $36,606
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Simmons University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 4,001
Admitted 3,059
Acceptance Rate 76.5%
Enrolled % 12.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.87
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 28/32
SAT Range 1200/1390
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Feb 1, 2025

Academics

Simmons University
Student to Faculty Ratio 7:1
Popular Majors
  • Health Professions (37%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Communication (9%)
  • Business (6%)

Outcomes

Simmons University
Graduation Rate 69%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $52,800
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

Simmons University
% Men 8%
% Women 92%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 67%
% Black 7%
% Hispanic 6%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

Simmons University
% In-State 52%
% Out-of-State 41%

Campus

Simmons University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/