Simmons University
Simmons University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, MA. It enrolls about 5,053 students and admits roughly 66% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boston, MA 02115 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Enrollment | 5,053 |
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,871 / 3,215 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $45,538 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $45,538 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 71% |
| Transfer-out rate | 25% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 640–710 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–31 |
| Website | www.simmons.edu/ |
| Phone | 6175212000 |
Admissions
About 4,871 students applied and 3,215 were admitted. Of those admitted, 363 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $45,538 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 400 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 71% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Simmons University is in Boston, MA, Suffolk County. Its coordinates are 42.3393, -71.1000.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Simmons University?
About 66% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,871 applicants.
How much does Simmons University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $45,538 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Simmons University?
About 5,053 students are enrolled.