Simmons University

About Simmons University

Simmons University is a private nonprofit institution offering graduate degrees based in Boston, Massachusetts. It enrolls 1,670 students (a mid-sized student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: simmons.edu

Acceptance

70%

Graduation

80.5%

Net Price

$25,265

Median Earnings (10yr)

$63,494

Enrollment

1,670

Student : Faculty

9:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Selective). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

With an acceptance rate of 70%, Simmons University is moderately selective.

5-Year Admission Trend

Acceptance rate over the last five admission cycles. The trend tells you whether Simmons University is getting harder, easier, or staying about the same.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Simmons University isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $25,265 per year. That's in line with the typical net price for private nonprofit colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees

$46,874

Room & Board (on-campus)

$17,618

Room & Board (off-campus)

$14,520

Books & Supplies

$1,280

Other Expenses (on-campus)

$2,550

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$2,550

Total Cost of Attendance

$63,460

Application fee: $61 (one-time, due at submission)

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $18,027
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $15,810
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $22,139
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $24,714
• Over $110,000
  $32,777

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

Graduation Rate & Retention

81% of full-time students who enrolled at Simmons University graduate within six years, and 83% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Simmons University earn a median of $63,494 ten years after first enrolling. That's above the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Family Income at Entry

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Who Studies Here

Simmons University is home to 1,670 students, a mid-sized community.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Simmons University. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Simmons University offers an extensive catalog of programs: 64 distinct programs across 22 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Simmons University is 9:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

200 instructional faculty across 3 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Simmons University

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Simmons University tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.