Back to Colleges Colleges

Simmons University

Simmons University is a medium, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1899, Simmons University offers undergraduate degrees in 108 majors.

Share your interest Compare

Key stats

4 Year, Private

Division 3

1,760 undergraduates

$45,538 undergraduate tuition

Admissions Academics Share your interest Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Simmons University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Learn more

Acceptance rate 66.0%

SAT score average 1332

ACT score average 30

Average high school GPA 3.84

Application fee $61

Learn more

Key deadlines

February

50 days away Application deadline date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

November

323 days away Early Action date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

1 / 4

Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Simmons University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

9 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Other

Education and Teaching

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Social Work

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Library Science and Administration

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Special Education and Teaching

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Interested in Simmons University and other schools on Scout?

Let us know by completing the form!

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,538

Additional expenses

Room & board $17,104

Books & supplies $1,280

Other expenses $2,550

Cost of attendance* $66,472

Average financial aid package $41,922

Estimated cost $24,550 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,538

Additional expenses

Room & board $17,104

Books & supplies $1,280

Other expenses $2,550

Cost of attendance* $66,472

Average financial aid package $41,922

Estimated cost $24,550 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.

Learn more

*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Simmons University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1760 .

Total enrollment

5,053

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

47%

African American %

Hispanic American %

10%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

26%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Simmons University, students love their Simmons College Dance Company. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

6175212000

www.simmons.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Simmons college dance company

Student government association

Simmons student nursing association

Sexuality women and gender (swag)

Class councils

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Simmons University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Simmons University?

Simmons University is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Simmons University?

The acceptance rate for Simmons University is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for Simmons University?

The average high school GPA for Simmons University students was 3.84.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Simmons University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Simmons University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $265,888.

Explore other colleges

Springfield College

Springfield, MA

1,924 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

MCPHS University

Boston, MA

3,477 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

Rivier University

Nashua, NH

1,335 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME

5,520 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh, NY

1,897 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

Utica University

Utica, NY

2,580 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

4,734 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

Touro University

New York, NY

5,098 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

Wagner College

Staten Island, NY

1,592 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY

1,299 undergraduates

4 Year, Private

See College Details Compare

1 / 7

View all schools

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA^® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content on this page is referenced through a variety of data sources – learn more here. N/A or -- means the information was not available or reported.

The school stated above does not endorse and is not affiliated to Sallie Mae loans.

Simmons University

Key stats