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Simmons College of Kentucky

Simmons Bible College

Louisville, Kentucky 40203-3322

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
Division
Division II

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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

68.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

27.4%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (14)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

51%

Below Average

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Falcons

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • It was not until 1879, however, that any definite steps were taken for the opening of the school.
  • Simmons Photo of the 1922 Simmons College Band That same year, the school opened its doors under the direction of its first president, Rev.
  • Simmons that the school would begin to flourish in such a way that it would eventually be renamed "Simmons University" in appreciation for his contributions.
  • By 1893 the school had 159 students, and by 1900 it was offering professional degrees in nursing and law in cooperation with the University of Louisville.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CVG Cincinnati81 mi
IND Indianapolis106 mi
BNA Nashville154 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive
New York, NY649 mi · ~18h 45m drive
Hartford, CT734 mi · ~21h 12m drive
Providence, RI798 mi · ~23h 3m drive
Albany, NY700 mi · ~20h 13m drive
Syracuse, NY603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Rochester, NY545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY483 mi · ~13h 57m drive
Philadelphia, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA344 mi · ~9h 56m drive
Harrisburg, PA495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Newark, NJ641 mi · ~18h 31m drive
Washington, DC474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
Baltimore, MD498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Atlanta, GA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Charlotte, NC343 mi · ~9h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC428 mi · ~12h 22m drive
Miami, FL921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
Orlando, FL716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Tampa, FL736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Nashville, TN154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
New Orleans, LA623 mi · ~18h drive
Richmond, VA457 mi · ~13h 12m drive
Chicago, IL270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Detroit, MI317 mi · ~9h 9m drive
Minneapolis, MN605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
St. Louis, MO241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Kansas City, MO479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Indianapolis, IN108 mi · ~3h 7m drive
Columbus, OH190 mi · ~5h 29m drive
Cleveland, OH312 mi · ~9h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Dallas, TX726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Houston, TX803 mi · ~23h 12m drive
Austin, TX877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
San Antonio, TX950 mi · ~27h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA1983 mi · ~57h 17m drive
San Diego, CA1798 mi · ~51h 57m drive
Seattle, WA1939 mi · ~56h 1m drive
Portland, OR1946 mi · ~56h 13m drive
Denver, CO1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ1505 mi · ~43h 29m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1399 mi · ~40h 25m drive
Honolulu, HI4371 mi · ~126h 16m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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