School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5898 (617) 521-2051 (800) 345-8468 Fax: (617) 521-3190 [email protected] Contact: Catherine Capolupo Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115-5898 (617) 521-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,060 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 391 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,023 Graduate enrollment: 2,873 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 55% Percent students who return sophomore year: 83% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education ESL Teacher Education B English Language & Literature American Literature B Foreign Language & Literature Comparative Literature B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biopsychology B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Simmons University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (617) 521-2000 |
| Website: | www.simmons.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.simmons.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/undergraduate-admission/how-to-apply |
| Address: | 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,535 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 73% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,944 (45% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $42,070 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $42,070 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $27,903 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Simmons University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Simmons University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 6 | 5 | 15 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 5 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Library Science | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | ||||
| Grand total | 18 | 66 | 41 | 5 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Simmons University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $42,070 |
| Out-of-state | $42,070 |
| Books and supplies | $1,280 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $21,818 |
| Out-of-state | $21,818 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 393 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 393 | 100% | $27,903 |
| Student loan aid | 265 | 67% | $9,235 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,732 | 94% | $27,038 |
| Federal student loans | 1,173 | 64% | $6,641 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Simmons University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Simmons University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,933 | 0 | 2,933 | Percent admitted | 100% | 0% | 73% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 15% | 0% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Simmons University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,535 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,761 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,774 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Simmons University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
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