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Simmons University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Massachusetts

Simmons University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
70%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹44,02,968Out-of-state
Students
1,670Undergraduates
Students per teacher
8Student to faculty

About

Simmons University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1899 by clothing manufacturer John Simmons as Simmons College, in 2018 it reorganized its structure and adopted its current name. Its undergraduate program is women-focused while its graduate programs are co-educational.
Simmons is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. In 2020, it accepted 83 percent of applicants for undergraduate admission. The university is divided into two campuses in the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood totaling 12 acres (4.9 ha), one of which has five academic buildings and the other of which has nine Georgian-style residential buildings.
As of fall 2025, the university enrolled 1,675 undergraduates and 3,673 graduate students. Its athletics teams compete in NCAA Division III as the Sharks.

Admissions planning estimate

70% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 35%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 66%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 66% (3,215/4,871; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

70 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,771
Offered a place 3,347
Enrolled 361

10.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1220-1390
4001600
ACT composite26-34
136

What a year costs

₹61,78,095 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹44,02,968
  • Housing₹16,54,894
  • Books & supplies₹1,20,233
Sticker price ₹61,78,095
After aid (average) ₹23,73,192

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹44,02,968
Out-of-state ₹44,02,968

Average aid awarded: ₹35,74,300 a year.

Outcomes and support

84.8%
Retention
72.3%
Graduation
74%
Get financial aid
38%
From out of state

One teacher for every 8 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 46.3%
Hispanic 16.6%
African American 12.4%
Asian 10.2%
Unknown 5.9%
Multiracial 3.6%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biologybachelor
Biopsychologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Cognitive Sciencebachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Servicesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate69.98%
Total Applicants4771
Admitted Applicants3347
Enrolled Applicants361
Application Fee₹5,448
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1220
SAT Composite 75th %1390
ACT Composite 25th %26
ACT Composite 75th %34

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹44,02,968
Out-of-State Tuition₹44,02,968
Average Housing Cost₹16,54,894
Books & Supplies₹1,20,233
Average Net Price₹23,73,192
Students Receiving Aid74%
Average Aid Awarded₹35,74,300
Out-of-State Students38%

Student Body Diversity

African American12.4%
Asian10.18%
Hispanic16.59%
White46.29%
Multiracial3.59%
Native American0.06%
Pacific Islander0.00
International4.97%
Unknown Race5.93%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate72.34%
Retention Rate84.81%
Student/Faculty Ratio8:1
Total Undergraduates1670

Contact

Street Address300 Fenway
ZIP Code02115
Phone(617) 521-2051
Websitehttps://www.simmons.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/