by our College Data Analytics TeamSimmons University is a private not-for-profit institution in Boston, Massachusetts enrolling 1,670 undergraduates. It accepts 70% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 72%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #236 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 5%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Simmons University ranks #236 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 5%.
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 101 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked Simmons as #236 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation.
Simmons also holds the #17 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
See all of the rankings for Simmons University.
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.
Learn more about Simmons University admissions.
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 30%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
Simmons University has a freshmen retention rate of 85%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for 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 72%. 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 1,670 undergraduates at Simmons.
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The typical net cost at Simmons is $17,140. 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.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,027 | $15,810 | $22,139 | $24,714 | $32,777 |
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.
See which majors at Simmons University make the most money.
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 |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmons_College |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/simmonscollege |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 23 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 | 1,819 | NA |
| Social Work | 483 | $48,519 |
| Nursing | 410 | $88,798 |
| Library & Information Science | 292 | $42,784 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 108 | $60,112 |
| Special Education | 44 | $51,859 |
| Nutrition Science | 44 | NA |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 40 | NA |
| General Psychology | 39 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 32 | NA |
533 students took at least one online class at Simmons University.
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.
Learn more about online learning at Simmons University.
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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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