Simmons UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boston, MA

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$42,070

Avg tuition

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About Simmons University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Simmons University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,535, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The university offers 66 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. Tuition and fees for students are $42,070.

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Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

73% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1290

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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7k

Students Enrolled

55%

Online Student Enrollment

8:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.
International Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

58%

Unknown

15%

Black

8%

Hispanic

7%

Asian

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

91%

Socio-economic diversity

29% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

29%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

29%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,856
State Grant Aid $2,216
Institution Grant Aid $25,804
Pell Grant Aid $4,553

Financial Outlook

$50k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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