Simmons University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

66.0%

Acceptance Rate

1,750

Undergrads

$27,313

Net Price / Year

71.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Simmons University

Simmons University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Boston, MA. The school enrolls approximately 4,666 students. With an acceptance rate of 66.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,666

Men 417

Women 4,249

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 29.8%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 85%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education New England Commission of Higher Education

Admissions Data

66.0%

Acceptance Rate

4,773

Applications

361

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

620

700

SAT Math

600

690

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	4,773	3,340	361	70.0%
2022	4,001	3,059	392	76.5%
2020	2,905	2,398	451	82.5%
2018	3,444	2,401	396	69.7%
2016	3,362	2,139	457	63.6%

Costs & Financial Aid

$27,313

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

29.8%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

71.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	588	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	571	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	272	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	176	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	128	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	69	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	40	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	39	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	35	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	25	N/A	N/A
History.	22	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	21	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	20	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	19	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	18	N/A	N/A
Cognitive Science.	16	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	16	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	16	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	16	N/A	N/A
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	14	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	13	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	13	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	13	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Economics.	10	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	10	N/A	N/A
History.	10	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	10	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	9	N/A	N/A
Library Science and Administration.	9	N/A	N/A
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.	9	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	8	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	8	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	8	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	7	N/A	N/A
Literature.	6	N/A	N/A
Public Policy Analysis.	5	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	5	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	5	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.	4	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	4	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	4	N/A	N/A
Music.	3	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	3	N/A	N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.	3	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

No athletics data available for this institution.

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	20
Rape	6
Fondling	2
Statutory Rape	2