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Simmons University

#10 in Best Women's Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Boston, MA
  • 726 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      D
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B+
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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 1,553 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Simmons University acceptance rate is 60%. Popular majors include Nursing, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Communications. Graduating 73% of students, Simmons University alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,200.
    About Simmons University...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference
    Address
    300 The Fenway
    Boston, MA 02115
    Website
    simmons.edu

    Simmons University Rankings

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

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    60%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1130-1310
    ACT Range
    24-29
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,690/ 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
    $26,660/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.49 responses
    62%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.73 responses
    62%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.73 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      168 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      26 Graduates
    • Communications
      25 Graduates
    • Business
      20 Graduates
    • Cognitive Science
      16 Graduates
    • Psychology
      16 Graduates
    • Public Health Education
      16 Graduates
    • Economics
      14 Graduates
    • Finance
      14 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      14 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,553Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    186
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    28%
    Varsity Athletes
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    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 51 responses
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    • Driven, goal-oriented, intelligent, open-minded
      27%
    • Focused
      20%
    • Intelligent, goal oriented
      10%
    • Driven
      8%
    • Gay
      8%
    • Strong, Fierce, Feminist
      8%
    • Confident
      6%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    92%
    Poll
    88%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.60 responses
    Poll
    52%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.91 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 60 responses
    Report
    • Small, Nurturing
      22%
    • Open minded
      20%
    • Accepting and encouraging of student ideas
      20%
    • Individualistic
      7%
    • Fast-paced
      7%
    • Geese everywhere
      7%
    • Trash
      7%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $55,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    73%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    77%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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    I really enjoy my time at Simmons! I am an adult student and commute to the school from north shore MA. The professors and advisors are all extremely helpful and want you to succeed. The academic staff also have very strong backgrounds and knowledge of the fields that they are in. They are very supportive of adult learners and do their best to make it easier for us to thrive in this environment. The school and facilities are all beautiful and in the middle of Boston surrounded by some of the best hospitals and resources. The school is very comfortable and every single staff makes you feel important and that you are supported. Simmons University is such a safe and welcoming environment.
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    Simmons is a small college with big university benefits. The professors are incredible, and the classes offered for students are very tailored and unique to the population of the school. Apart from the incredible academics, you can't beat the location of the university. You can never be bored attending Simmons. For areas of improvement, I know that many students do not feel heard by administration, or that their concerns are dismissed once they are brought up to a higher level within the college. Many students are also fearing the cost of Simmons. Although many have fantastic scholarships, the college itself is still very hard to afford.
    Simmons students were rated the 3rd least happy in the U.S. The academics are rigorous which is amazing but you'll also want to pull your hair out and cry. The administrative side of things is awful. You might be wondering why you would care. Let me give a few examples: Have a question about financials? Good luck! Financial services gives you 2 advisors who either pass you back and forth between each other or quit and pass you off to some random person in the office who will also not work there in a few months. Or lets say you moved off campus but want to be a resident again. The Reslife office will make a last minute change to the application process and ask you to apply without being able to tell you anything about how or even if you'll be eligible for housing. Overall, its a lot of money to pay to be constantly screwed over by an administration that doesn't ask for or listen to student or faculty input.