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Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5898

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Simmons University is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1332.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,494 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,313.

Established
1899
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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66%Acceptance
1332SAT Avg
1,750Students
9:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$63,494Earnings 10yr
$27,313Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Simmons University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1332

Reading & WritingMid: 650
640710
MathMid: 600
590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1332

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,538
Room & Board$17,104
Books & Supplies$1,280
Total Cost of Attendance$63,512
Average Net Price$27,313
Median Debt at Graduation$24,840
Monthly Payment (10yr)$263

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,518
$30–48K$20,142
$48–75K$22,473
$75–110K$28,297
$110K+$33,812

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,313

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

36.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,780

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (108)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,750
Gender Split
100% / 0%
Women / Men
First Generation
20%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Black 10%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 11%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.3%
Freshman Retention81.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$61,420
8 Years$59,301
10 Years$63,494

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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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