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Simmons University
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  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade unavailable
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade D minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Simmons University is an above-average private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,638 undergraduate students. The Simmons University acceptance rate is 84%. Popular majors include Nursing, Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing, and Communications. Graduating 71% of students, Simmons University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,200.

About

300 THE FENWAY
BOSTON, MA 02115
Athletic Division
No data available  
Athletic Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Simmons University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Simmons University Admissions

Acceptance Rate
84%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1140-1360
ACT Range
27-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,026 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,753 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
4:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 53 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 91 responses
56%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 91 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
6
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
6
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    4%
  • On Campus
    92%
  • Online
    3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,638 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
110
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
No data available  
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 60 responses
  • Driven, goal-oriented, intelligent, open-minded
    30%
  • Focused
    17%
  • Strong, Fierce, Feminist
    12%
  • Confident
    8%
  • Intelligent, goal oriented
    8%
  • Driven
    7%
  • Stressed
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
92%
Poll
90%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 78 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 109 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 78 responses
  • Small, Nurturing
    21%
  • Accepting and encouraging of student ideas
    19%
  • Open minded
    17%
  • Geese everywhere
    8%
  • Trash
    8%
  • Fast-paced
    6%
  • Individualistic
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 40 responses

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