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Simmons University

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Location: Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5898

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

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.

Established

1899

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

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Admission Office

300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 521-2051[email protected]

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66%Acceptance

1332SAT Avg

1,750Students

9:1Student:Faculty

71%Grad Rate

$63,494Earnings 10yr

$27,313Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1332

Reading & WritingMid: 650

640710

MathMid: 600

590680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 29

2631

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

Admissions

Test-OptionalTracks InterestHolistic ReviewOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common App

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

✓ Need-Blind✗ Meets 100% NeedMerit Scholarships

Students receiving aid

99%

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

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

36.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,780

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

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

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

Programs (108)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

82%

Mixed

Campus Life

Campus size

12 acres

Organizations

60+

Varsity teams

NCAA Division IIIGreat Northeast Athletic ConferenceNo Greek Life

Housing & Residential Life

4-Year Housing GuaranteeNo Greek Housing

On campus

62%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-styleApartments

Dining

Bartol Dining HallFens Food CourtSimmons CafeDietary Options

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

10 Years$63,494

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

After Graduation

Top Employers

Massachusetts General HospitalBoston Children's HospitalBrigham and Women's HospitalLiberty MutualState Street Corporation

Top Industries

HealthcareBusiness & FinanceEducationNon-ProfitTechnology

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Sharks

And menTennis championshipsCollegiate tennis

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)

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)

Getting Around

Walkability

Compact urban campus in Fenway neighborhood; everything walkable.

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

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.

Transfer Admission

Fall Transfer

April 1

Spring Transfer

November 1

Minimum credits

12 semester hours

Common App Transfer

International Students

International students

10%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT83

IELTS Academic6.5

Duolingo English Test115

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