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Simmons University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,444
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Median earnings
- $79,784
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Simmons University is a private nonprofit college in Boston, MA with 1,670 undergraduates. It admits 70% of applicants, and admitted students average 1316 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,444 per year ($19,035 for families earning under $30,000). 77% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,784 ten years after enrolling.
Women's collegeprivate nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 70%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,871
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,215
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 11%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–700
200800
SAT Math600–690
200800
ACT Composite26–34
136
What Simmons University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $64,601
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $48,240
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,035
- $30–48k$18,732
- $48–75k$17,108
- $75–110k$22,495
- $110k+$34,113
Get a personal estimate with Simmons University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 77%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $79,784
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,335
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,670
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White46%
- Hispanic17%
- Black12%
- Asian10%
Simmons University FAQ
What is Simmons University's acceptance rate?+
Simmons University admits 70% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Simmons University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 600–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1316.
What ACT score do you need for Simmons University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–34.
Is Simmons University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Simmons University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,871 students applied to Simmons University and 3,215 were admitted; 363 enrolled.
Does Simmons University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Simmons University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Simmons University require an essay?+
Simmons University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Simmons University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $64,601 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,444.
What is Simmons University's graduation rate?+
77% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 167783 · How we use this data
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