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Simmons College of Kentucky

Simmons Bible College

Louisville, Kentucky 40203-3322

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Simmons College of Kentucky is a private urban institution in Louisville, Kentucky. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 381 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

34% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $19,960.

Established
1879
Motto
"Non Palma Sine Pulvere"
Type
Private, HBCU
Conference
Division II level of the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCAA) within the Mid-East Region
Division
Division II

Campus Visits

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98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
381Students
8:1Student:Faculty
34%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$19,960Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Simmons College of Kentucky Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$16,398
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$25,981
Average Net Price$19,960

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,227
$30–48K$19,752
$48–75K$21,973
$75–110K$23,457

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,960

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

67.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (14)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
381
Gender Split
37% / 63%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 40%
Hispanic 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.0%
Freshman Retention51.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$22,732
8 Years$22,609

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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