Simmons UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$42,070
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About Simmons University
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.
This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$42,070
Avg tuition
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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.
Retention Rate Insight
83% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1290
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Number of Students Enrolled
55%
Online Student Enrollment
8:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
29%
State Grant Aid
18%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
29%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$50k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.