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Simmons University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 50%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Simmons University are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Simmons University students
Race Percent of Students
White
67%
Black
7%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
9%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
3%
Race Unknown
4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Gender Diversity Index: 16%

Simmons University is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Simmons University with a gender ratio of 91% women to 9% men.  Though it is a women's college, 8.94% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Simmons University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Simmons University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
9%
Women
91%
Enrollment by gender for Simmons University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
417
Women
4,249

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 40%

Simmons University draws 60 percent of students from Massachusetts, 37 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Simmons University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
60%
Out of State
37%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$77,652 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,666
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 12.1%
Part-time undergraduates 6.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167783.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026