Simmons College of Kentucky: Review & Facts

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Simmons College of Kentucky is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 240 students enrolled. This college is one of the 14 colleges and schools located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Simmons College of Kentucky is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

Simmons College of Kentucky will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
9
Simmons College of Kentucky implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 9 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Theology and Religion, Sociology and Anthropology, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Simmons College of Kentucky is relatively low at 61% (below Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky is below average - 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Simmons College of Kentucky is good: 8:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - $16,100 per year. The additional fees at Simmons College of Kentucky (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $400; which totals $16,500 a year.

Read the details about Simmons College of Kentucky 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
67%
As reported in recent government data, 286 applications were submitted and 192 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Simmons College of Kentucky is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Simmons College of Kentucky and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (502) 776-1443 or check Simmons College of Kentucky Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Simmons College of Kentucky provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Simmons College of Kentucky, 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 College of Kentucky offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime data, Simmons College of Kentucky appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Simmons College of Kentucky Location and Address

Postal Address:
Simmons College of Kentucky
1018 South 7th Street
Louisville, Kentucky
40203-3322, USA
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