Simmons College of Kentucky Rankings

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Ranking Category
#8458 of 14,131 In the World
#2149 of 2,597 In North America
#2055 of 2,496 In the United States
#34 of 38 In Kentucky
#8 of 8 In Louisville

Quick Review

Religion
American Baptist
Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$16,723 /y
Aid receiving
54%
Undergraduates
504
Graduates
2
Male:Female Ratio
54:46
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree

Simmons College of Kentucky Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Simmons College of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest 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 100% 100% 100%
Applicants 178 77 101
Admissions 178 77 101
Freshmen enrolled full time 127 65 62
Freshmen enrolled part time 18 12 6

202 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

40 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
College-preparatory program Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
SAT/ACT 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 242 (48%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 134 (26%)
White 122 (24%)
Hispanic 6 (1%)
Two or more races 1 (0.2%)
Asian 1 (0.2%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Simmons College of Kentucky is $16,723 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.

Net average cost to attend
$16,723/year
Average aid awarded
$9,873
Students receiving aid
54%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $18,434
$30-48K $19,752
$48-75K $21,973
$75-110K $23,457

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $16,008$13,050
Tuition in-state $16,008$13,050
Tuition out-of-state $16,008$13,050
Fee in-district $390$100
Fee in-state $390$100
Fee out-of-state $390$100

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 204
Combined charge for room and board $10,664

Simmons College of Kentucky majors

Simmons College of Kentucky has granted 19 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Major Associate Bachelor
General Studies 9
Business Administration and Management, General 8
International and Intercultural Communication 6
Bible & Biblical Studies 2
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1
Music, General 1
Social Sciences, Other 1
Grand Total 9 19

Simmons College of Kentucky has a graduation rate of 14%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 14% 7% 23%
  • Full-time retention rate - 64%
  • Part-time retention rate - 20%

Notable alumni

  1. Georgia Davis Powers

    Georgia Davis Powers
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1923-2016 (aged 93)
    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 African American 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.

  2. Leon Bibb

    Leon Bibb
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1922-2015 (aged 93)
    Occupations
    film actorfilm score composermusician
    Biography

    Leon Bibb was an American-Canadian folk singer and actor. His a cappella vocals blend his classical, spiritual and blues influences. He is the father of the New York-based acoustic blues singer/songwriter Eric Bibb, and grandfather of Swedish dancer and performer Rennie Mirro.

  3. Mary Virginia Cook Parrish

    Mary Virginia Cook Parrish
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1862-1945 (aged 83)
    Occupations
    suffragistpoliticianjournalist
    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.

  4. Artishia Gilbert

    Artishia Gilbert
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1868-1904 (aged 36)
    Occupations
    teacherphysician
    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 continued to both teach and practice medicine in Louisville.

  5. Charles L. Purce

    Charles L. Purce
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1856-1905 (aged 49)
    Biography

    Charles L. Purce was an American educator and academic administrator, active in Louisville, Kentucky, and Selma, Alabama. He was a leader in the Baptist church, and served as president of Selma University and Simmons College of Kentucky, both Baptist institutions.

  6. Solomon T. Clanton

    Solomon T. Clanton
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1857-1918 (aged 61)
    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.

  7. Lavinia B. Sneed

    Lavinia B. Sneed
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1867-1932 (aged 65)
    Occupations
    journalistwriter
    Biography

    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 143
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and contacts

Address 1018 South 7th Street
Louisville, Kentucky, 40203-3322
United States
City population 246,000
Phone 50277614435113