Simmons University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1482 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #400 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #359 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #6 of 24 | In Boston |
| #153 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 58 other topics |
Quick Review
- Gender
- All female
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,788
- Graduates
- 3,922
- Male:Female Ratio
- 7:93
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- simmons.edu
Simmons University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Simmons University has an acceptance rate of 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76% | |
| Applicants | 4,001 | 4,000 | |
| Admissions | 3,059 | 3,058 | |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 392 | 392 |
1,020 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,864 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
67 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Simmons University are 1200-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Simmons University are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2877 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1233 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 524 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 501 (9%) |
| Asian | 347 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 128 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 94 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simmons University is $24,423 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 | $12,883 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,076 |
| $48-75K | $16,869 |
| $75-110K | $23,274 |
| $110K+ | $32,807 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,060 | $27,152 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,060 | $27,152 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,060 | $27,152 |
| Fee in-district | $1,290 | $162 |
| Fee in-state | $1,290 | $162 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,290 | $162 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,022 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,368 |
Simmons University majors
Simmons University has granted 412 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs, 1,413 master's across 17 programs, and 65 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simmons University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 19 | 504 | 3 |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 47 | 440 | 9 |
| Library and Information Science | 165 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 117 | ||
| Archives & Archival Administration | 102 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 57 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 43 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 42 | ||
| Biopsychology | 25 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | 24 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 16 | ||
| Children and Youth Library Services | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 12 | ||
| History, General | 4 | 8 | |
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Children's and Adolescent Literature | 10 | ||
| Computational Mathematics | 10 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 10 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 8 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Writing, General | 8 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 5 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 5 | ||
| Accounting | 4 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | 1 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Information Technology | 3 | ||
| Biostatistics | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 412 | 1,413 | 65 |
Simmons University has a graduation rate of 74%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 74% | 74% | |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simmons University has published 4,204 scientific papers with 91,817 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43 | 115 |
| 1992 | 19 | 124 |
| 1993 | 36 | 139 |
| 1994 | 42 | 156 |
| 1995 | 52 | 184 |
| 1996 | 62 | 207 |
| 1997 | 56 | 269 |
| 1998 | 55 | 315 |
| 1999 | 45 | 370 |
| 2000 | 38 | 473 |
| 2001 | 52 | 616 |
| 2002 | 62 | 700 |
| 2003 | 55 | 673 |
| 2004 | 82 | 823 |
| 2005 | 94 | 1056 |
| 2006 | 104 | 1155 |
| 2007 | 94 | 1387 |
| 2008 | 113 | 1682 |
| 2009 | 117 | 2337 |
| 2010 | 111 | 2368 |
| 2011 | 128 | 2674 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3018 |
| 2013 | 148 | 3482 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3994 |
| 2015 | 204 | 4971 |
| 2016 | 182 | 5491 |
| 2017 | 191 | 5700 |
| 2018 | 198 | 6359 |
| 2019 | 197 | 7044 |
| 2020 | 198 | 7721 |
| 2021 | 196 | 8054 |
| 2022 | 160 | 7830 |
| 2023 | 148 | 7445 |
Simmons University alumni
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Tipper Gore
- Occupations
- writerpoliticianphotographerpsychologist
- Biography
-
Mary Elizabeth "Tipper" Gore is an American social issues advocate. She was the second lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001 through her marriage to 45th vice president Al Gore in 1970, although they separated in 2010.
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Daniel Handler
- Occupations
- novelistchildren's writermusicianaccordionistwriter
- Biography
-
Daniel Handler is an American author, musician, screenwriter, television writer, and television producer. He is best known for his children's book series A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions, published under the pen name Lemony Snicket. The former was adapted into a film in 2004 as well as a Netflix series from 2017 to 2019.
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Gwen Ifill
- Occupations
- journalistwriternews presenter
- Biography
-
Gwendolyn L. Ifill was an American journalist, television newscaster, and author. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman to host a nationally televised U.S. public affairs program with Washington Week in Review. She was the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week and co-anchor and co-managing editor, with Judy Woodruff, of the PBS NewsHour, both of which air on PBS. Ifill was a political analyst and moderated the 2004 and 2008 vice-presidential debates. She authored the best-selling book The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama.
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Gregory Maguire
- Occupations
- novelistchildren's writerwriter
- Biography
-
Gregory Maguire is an American novelist. He is the author of Wicked, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, and several dozen other novels for adults and children. Many of Maguire's adult novels are inspired by classic children's stories. Maguire published his first novel, The Lightning Time, in 1978. Wicked, published in 1995, was his first novel for adults. Though unsuccessful at first, it was adapted into a popular Broadway musical in 2003.
General info
| Alternative names | SU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 789 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 300 The Fenway Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5898 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6175212000 |