Simmons University
Women's college · Boston, MA · 1,670 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
70%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1220–1390
ACT (middle 50%)
26–34
Average net price
$23,444
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,601
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
77%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Simmons University?
Simmons University accepts about 70 of every 100 applicants (70%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1220 and 1390 on the SAT. A score at or above 1390 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1220, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 26–34.
The latest federal data says Simmons University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Simmons University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Simmons University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,601 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $23,444 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $48,240 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$48,240
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$48,240
- Room & board$18,146
- Total cost of attendance$64,601
- Average net price after grants$23,444
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Public Administration & Social Work, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Computer Science.
Simmons University FAQ
- What is Simmons University's acceptance rate?
- 70% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Simmons University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1220–1390. Aim for 1390 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Simmons University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 26–34.
- Is Simmons University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Simmons University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Simmons University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Simmons University cost?
- About $64,601 a year before aid; $23,444 on average after grants.
- What is Simmons University's FAFSA school code?
- 002208. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Simmons University receives your information.
- What is Simmons University's graduation rate?
- 77% of students finish within six years.
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