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Simmons University

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Start: 2026-04-17T09:30:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1332

Reading & WritingMid: 650

640710

MathMid: 600

590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2631

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

66.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1332

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,780

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Academics

Core/Distribution RequirementsSemesterPhi Beta Kappa

Majors

Avg class size

Student-faculty ratio

10:1

Study abroad

30%

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AccountingArt AdministrationBiochemistryBiologyChemistryCommunicationsComputer ScienceData ScienceEconomicsEducationEnglishEnvironmental ScienceExercise ScienceFinanceFood ScienceGender & Cultural StudiesGraphic DesignHealth Information ManagementHistoryInternational RelationsManagementMarketingMathematicsMedia ArtsMusicNeuroscienceNursingNutritionPhilosophyPhysical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic HealthPublic RelationsSocial WorkSociologySpanish

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Programs (108)

Student Life

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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

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Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sharks

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History & Fun Facts

•History Simmons was founded in 1899 with a bequest by John Simmons, a wealthy clothing manufacturer in Boston.
•Sarah Louise Arnold was the school's first dean.
•Simmons absorbed Garland Junior College in 1976.
•(Wheelock College, a former member, merged with Boston University to become the Boston University Wheelock College of Education Human Development.
•) Simmons graduated its first African American student in 1914.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

3 mi(5 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

188 mi(326 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

268 mi(465 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOS Boston Logan5 mi

MHT Manchester-Boston44 mi

PVD Providence TF Green46 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA3 mi · ~5 min drive

New York, NY188 mi · ~5h 26m drive

Hartford, CT90 mi · ~2h 36m drive

Providence, RI39 mi · ~1h 8m drive

Albany, NY137 mi · ~3h 57m drive

Syracuse, NY261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Rochester, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

Buffalo, NY397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA268 mi · ~7h 45m drive

Pittsburgh, PA479 mi · ~13h 50m drive

Harrisburg, PA332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Newark, NJ194 mi · ~5h 36m drive

Trenton, NJ239 mi · ~6h 54m drive

Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Boston Logan (BOS)5 miles

Rental car

8 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

10 min$6-10

Manchester-Boston (MHT)44 miles

Rental car

66 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

88 min$53-88

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Nearby Attractions

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Fenway Parkwalkable

Historic home of the Boston Red Sox, walking distance.

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Museum of Fine Artswalkable

One of the world's great art museums, adjacent to campus.

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museumwalkable

Intimate art museum with stunning courtyard.

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Symphony Hallwalkable

Home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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Newbury Streetwalkable

Premier shopping and dining street in Back Bay.

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Simmons University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award