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Simmons University
Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 70% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Simmons University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.7K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 70%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.7K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
70% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading620 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite26 - 34
1typical 50% range36
70%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences38% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,629
Earnings 5yr: $122,823
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,116
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,226
Earnings 5yr: $99,920
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,921
Earnings 5yr: $85,262
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,951
Earnings 5yr: $79,901
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,569
Earnings 5yr: $80,725
Debt: $27,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,038
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,138
Earnings 5yr: $56,409
Debt: $26,000
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,292
Earnings 5yr: $69,360
Debt: N/A
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,110
Earnings 5yr: $67,856
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,251
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Nutrition Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,021
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
History.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,986
Earnings 5yr: $64,141
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,514
Earnings 5yr: $70,608
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,992
Earnings 5yr: $59,343
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Library Science and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,512
Earnings 5yr: $59,738
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,069
Earnings 5yr: $63,778
Debt: $25,330
Literature.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,492
Earnings 5yr: $61,490
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,474
Earnings 5yr: $57,274
Debt: $26,678
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,265
In-State Tuition$46,874
Out-of-State Tuition$46,874
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
77%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,420
+3% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,494
Completion Signals
72%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,780
Est. Monthly Payment
$235/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
0%
Men100%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 0% men and 100% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
20%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$85,507
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