Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences
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.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
News & Alerts
Simmons University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1332
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Decision by January 15
Regular Decision
February 1
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
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Programs (108)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
- •82% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Industries
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Sharks
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Compact urban campus in Fenway neighborhood; everything walkable.
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox, walking distance.
Museum of Fine Artswalkable
One of the world's great art museums, adjacent to campus.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable
Intimate art museum with stunning courtyard.
Symphony Hallwalkable
Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Newbury Streetwalkable
Premier shopping and dining street in Back Bay.
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
April 1
Spring Transfer
November 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
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