by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Simmons degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Simmons measures up.
Simmons is ranked #2,518 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #45 of 85 for value.
Among the majors Simmons offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biopsychology | #4 of 7 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #7 of 7 |
| Public Health | #80 of 92 |
| Teacher Education | #163 of 165 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | #261 of 322 |
| Nursing | #261 of 322 |
| Speech Communication | #324 of 396 |
| Social Work | #394 of 433 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies | #411 of 534 |
| Political Science | #449 of 592 |
Below is the detailed Simmons value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Simmons University is ranked #16 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #45 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Simmons financial aid page to be sure.
Simmons University is ranked #2,518 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Simmons University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Simmons costs about $27,963. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $111,854 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $63,814 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,265 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $27,963 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $111,854 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Simmons net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Simmons degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $255,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,854 | #2,518 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,060 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $255,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $111,854 | #45 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $101,060 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Simmons shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,518 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,142 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,473 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,297 |
| Over $110K | $33,812 |
About 93% of Simmons undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,755 per year. Get more details on the Simmons financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Simmons net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.