Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | simmons.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Simmons University occupies a centrally located campus in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, adjacent to several major cultural institutions and medical centers in the Longwood area. Founded in 1899 as a women's college by clothing manufacturer John Simmons, the institution continues to operate a women-only undergraduate program while offering co-educational graduate studies. The campus combines historic Victorian-era buildings with modern academic facilities across its main academic campus and residential quadrangle. Simmons is known for its programs in nursing, social work, and library science, with its School of Library and Information Science being among the oldest in North America. The university maintains traditional dormitory-style residence halls housing undergraduate students in the heart of its urban campus, providing direct access to Boston's public transportation system and healthcare institutions where many students complete internships and clinical placements.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Simmons University is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Simmons University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#122 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#100 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#15 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#99 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1230/1390 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $61 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 |
| Other Fees | $1,330 |
| Room and Board | $17,104 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,472 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 37% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Business | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167783 IPEDS survey data for Simmons University.
Current students may use the Simmons University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025