Simmons University

Boston, MA · Large city

AskSchool #220 of 300Private nonprofitDoctoral/professional universityWomen’s collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
70.0%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$25,265
Sticker price $63,460
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,494
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
70.0%
Applicants (fall 2023)
4,871
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,215
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
363
Yield (admitted who enroll)
11%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
66%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
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SAT reading, middle 50%
620–700
SAT math, middle 50%
600–690
ACT composite, middle 50%
26–34
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
19% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$18,027
Family income $30–48k$15,810
Family income $48–75k$22,139
Family income $75–110k$24,714
Family income $110k+$32,777
Full sticker price (per year)
$63,460
Tuition & fees – in-state
$46,874
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$46,874
Median debt at graduation
$24,840
Students with federal loans
63%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$56,491
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,494

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,670
Graduate students
2,991
Student-to-faculty ratio
9 : 1
Women
100%
Students receiving Pell grants
33%
Full-time faculty
30%

Undergraduate diversity

White46%
Hispanic17%
Black12%
Asian10%
Unknown5.9%
International5.0%
Two or more3.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions33%
Public Administration & Social Services12%
Interdisciplinary Studies7.7%
Psychology7.5%
Computer & Information Sciences6.9%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.6%
Social Sciences5.6%
Business & Marketing5.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Lynn Perry Wooten
Main phone
(617) 521-2000
Address
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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