Simmons College of Kentucky Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8678 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2176 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2080 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #8 of 8 | In Louisville |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 237
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.simmonscollegeky.edu
Simmons College of Kentucky Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Simmons College of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
| Applicants | 286 | 122 | 164 |
| Admissions | 192 | 80 | 112 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 3 | 8 |
177 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
6 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 212 (89%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (1%) |
| White | 1 (0.4%) |
| Hispanic | 1 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simmons College of Kentucky is $18,831 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,471 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,084 |
| $48-75K | $9,027 |
| $75-110K | $26,748 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,008 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,008 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,008 |
| Fee in-district | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $390 |
Simmons College of Kentucky majors
Simmons College of Kentucky has granted 18 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simmons College of Kentucky.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| General Studies | 3 | |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 6 | 18 |
Simmons College of Kentucky has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 13% | 58% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Georgia Davis Powers
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Georgia Davis Powers was an American politician who served for 21 years as a state senator in the Kentucky Senate. In 1967, she was the first person of color elected to the senate. During her term, she was "regarded as the leading advocate for blacks, women, children, the poor, and the handicapped," and was the chair of the Health and Welfare committee from 1970 to 1976 and the Labor and Industry committee from 1978 to 1988.
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Leon Bibb
- Occupations
- film actormusicianfilm score composer
- Biography
-
Leon Bibb was an American-Canadian folk singer and actor who grew up in Kentucky, studied voice in New York City, and worked on Broadway. His career began when he became a featured soloist of the Louisville Municipal College glee club as a student. He lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, after 1969.
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Mary Virginia Cook Parrish
- Occupations
- suffragistjournalistpolitician
- Biography
-
Mary Virginia Cook Parrish taught, wrote and spoke on many issues such as women's suffrage, equal rights in the areas of employment and education, social and political reform, and the importance of religion and a Christian education. She was at the founding session of the National Association of Colored Women in 1896 at the 19th Street Baptist Church in Washington D.C. She was an early proponent of Black Baptist feminism and founder of the National Baptist Women's Convention in 1900.
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Artishia Gilbert
- Occupations
- physicianteacher
- Biography
-
Artishia Garcia Gilbert was an African American physician who was likely the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. state of Kentucky. After earning her undergraduate and master's degrees in Kentucky, Gilbert earned her medical degree in Washington, D.C. While continuing her education, Gilbert taught at her alma mater and upon obtaining her license both continued to teach and practiced medicine in Louisville.
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Charles L. Purce
- Biography
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Charles L. Purce was an educator in Louisville, Kentucky, and Selma, Alabama. He was a leader in the Baptist church and president of Selma University and Simmons College of Kentucky, both Baptist institutions.
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Solomon T. Clanton
- Biography
-
Solomon T. Clanton was a leader in the Baptist Church. He was educated in New Orleans and Chicago and became the first black graduate of the theological department at the Baptist Union Theological Seminary at Morgan Park, Chicago, Illinois, associated with the University of Chicago. He spent his career as an educator and leader in the Baptist Church. He served as a professor at Leland University, Alabama A&M University, and Selma University, and before his death as assistant librarian at the University of Chicago. He was acting president for a short time at Alabama A&M and was dean of the theological department at Selma University. During his career, he was also an educator in high schools and Sunday schools.
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Lavinia B.Sneed
- Occupations
- writerjournalist
- Biography
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Lavinia B. Sneed was an American journalist, known for her prolific work and accessible style of writing.
General info
| Alternative names | Simmons Bible College |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 80 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1018 South 7th Street Louisville, Kentucky, 40203-3322 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 633,000 |
| Phone | 50277614435113 |