Below you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Simmons University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Simmons University ran $46,874 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,340; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,534 |
| Fees | $1,340 |
| Total | $46,874 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Simmons University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Simmons University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Simmons University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Simmons University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Simmons University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $41,872 |
| Two Years Ago | $43,060 |
| One Year Ago | $44,208 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,534 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Simmons has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition increased 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $48,279 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.87%, so cost a year out lands around $48,218.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,218 |
| In 2 Years | $49,600 |
| In 3 Years | $51,022 |
| In 4 Years | $52,485 |
| In 5 Years | $53,990 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $201,325.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Simmons University, see the Simmons University Financial Aid page.