Simmons University
Simmons University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1899 by clothing manufacturer John Simmons. In 2018, it reorganized its structure and changed its name to a university. Its undergraduate program is women-focused while its graduate programs are co-educational.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average net price: $25,265
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,836
- Graduation rate (150%): 72%
- Graduation rate (200%): 71%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 80%
- Student to faculty ratio: 9:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $63,494
- Median earnings (8 years): $59,301
- Median earnings (6 years): $61,420
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Boston, MA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Simmons University include Nursing, Social Work, Psychology.
- Nursing (124 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,096 1 year after graduation · median debt $22,125
- Social Work (44 bachelor's) · median earnings $62,992 4 years after graduation · median debt $10,888
- Psychology (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,474 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,278
- Family Practice Nurse (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $85,096 1 year after graduation · median debt $22,125
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (26 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,569 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,974
- Computer Science (19 bachelor's)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $64,514 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Biopsychology (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $68,021 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,750
- Biology (16 bachelor's) · median earnings $68,251 4 years after graduation
- Business Administration and Management (16 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 3%, Computer Science 2%, Health 70%, Biological Sciences 3%, Psychology 19%, Communication 3%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Simmons University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $19,518 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $19,518
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $20,142
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $22,473
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $28,297
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $33,812
- In-state tuition and fees: $46,874
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $46,874
- Books and supplies: $1,280
- On-campus room and board: $17,618
- Off-campus room and board: $14,520
- Off-campus with family: $2,550
- Typical cost of attendance: $65,772
- Sticker vs net gap: 62%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 33%
- Federal loan recipients: 63%
- Average institutional grant: $31,562
- Average federal loan: $6,702
- Median debt at graduation: $24,840
Admissions
Simmons University admits 70% of applicants. Of students admitted, 11% enrolled.
- Applications: 4,773
- Admitted: 3,340
- Enrolled: 361
- Yield (first-choice signal): 11%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,836
- Women: 92%
- Commuter share (estimated): 43%
- Part-time undergraduates: 10%
- Age 25 and older: 12%
- Graduate students: 2,283
- Graduation rate: 72%
- Come back after freshman year: 85%
- First-generation: 20%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 37%
- Student to faculty: 9:1
- Professor salary: $91,932
- Associate professor salary: $72,809
- Assistant professor salary: $66,503
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,039
- Average SAT: 1,310
- Average ACT: 29
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Simmons University acceptance rate? Simmons University admits 70% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Simmons University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $19,518 a year after aid. Average net price is $25,265.
What majors does Simmons University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Family Practice Nurse, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
What is the average salary after Simmons University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,494 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Simmons University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 80% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 72%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Simmons University official site: https://simmons.edu.