Simmons University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	988
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Simmons is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Simmons is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Simmons University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Simmons emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Simmons boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Women online
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,062

Cost of attendance at Simmons University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,062

Cost of attendance at Simmons University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Simmons University received on average $30,753 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,753

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	199	45%	$5,011	$997,216
Other Federal Grant	207	47%	$6,311	$1,306,366
State Grant/Scholarships	132	30%	$2,538	$335,022
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	441	100%	$27,031	$11,920,605
Total Grant & Scholarships	441	100%	$30,753	$13,561,993

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Simmons University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Simmons University students is 70.7%.

70.7%

asian 74.5% 41 students
African American 84.8% 28 students
white 70.5% 225 students
unknown 75.0% 3 students
hispanic 66.7% 22 students
International Students 57.1% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Simmons University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Simmons University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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