by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Simmons University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Simmons University was awarded 87 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Simmons is ranked #202 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Simmons also holds the #16 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
The acceptance rate at Simmons University is 70%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that Simmons is a good fit for you.
About 17% of students accepted to Simmons submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 600 and 690.
Simmons received ACT scores from 3% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 26 and 34.
At Simmons, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 9 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Simmons University is 27%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate of 82% tells us that most first-year, full-time students like Simmons University enough to come back for another year. This is a fair bit higher than the national average of 68%. That’s certainly something to check off in the good column about the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Simmons the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 71%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Simmons University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 1,750 undergraduates at Simmons.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Simmons University.
The typical net cost at Simmons is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Simmons
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,518 | $20,142 | $22,473 | $28,297 | $33,812 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Simmons, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Simmons, approximately 63% of students took out student loans averaging $6,702 a year. That adds up to $26,808 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Simmons University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Simmons University make about $63,494 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Simmons University graduates since it is 29% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Boston, Massachusetts. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Simmons University.
Contact details for Simmons University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898 |
| Phone: | 6175212000 |
| Website: | www.simmons.edu |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/simmonscollege |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 24 majors graduated from Simmons University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,102 | NA |
| Social Work | 632 | $48,519 |
| Nursing | 515 | $89,900 |
| Library & Information Science | 277 | $42,784 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 137 | $60,112 |
| Special Education | 55 | $51,859 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 46 | NA |
| General Psychology | 45 | NA |
| Public Health | 38 | $45,844 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 35 | NA |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
533 students took at least one online class at Simmons University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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