Simmons University: Review & Facts

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Simmons University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,265 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1899 and is one of the 27 schools and colleges located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Simmons University is listed among Top Gay Friendly Colleges in USA.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
100
Good
Bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Simmons University.

Simmons University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 100 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Social Work, Library and Museum, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The rate of student retention at Simmons University is high at 84% (well above Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Simmons University is very good: 80%.

Student to faculty ratio at Simmons University is good - 9:1. Find out more on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$42,000
High
Average tuition charges are extremely high, around $40,900 per academic year. The additional fees at Simmons University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,100, which totals $42,000 a year.

Read the details about Simmons University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
83%
Easy
According to recent data, 2,905 applications were submitted and 2,398 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Simmons University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Simmons University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Simmons University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Simmons University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Simmons University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime numbers, Simmons University appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Simmons University Location and Maps



Post Address: Simmons University, 300 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5898, USA
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