PrivateUrbanHBCU
Simmons College of Kentucky
Simmons Bible College
Louisville, Kentucky 40203-3322
Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrbanHBCU
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
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate98.2%
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
6800.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
101Above Average
Estimated from KY state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Indianapolispop. 880K
108 mi(187 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
154 mi(267 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
190 mi(329 min)