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#15 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

5,984
Simmons University overview
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Online simmons.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Simmons University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Simmons University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,516 prospective students applied, and 2,937 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 403 enrolled in the school.  3,082 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,902 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $41,872 plus fees of $1,190. Simmons University is ranked 131 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Simmons University is rated within the top 25% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1140/1360
ACT 27/31
GPA 3.87

Applications Accepted

83.5% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $55

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,872
Costs for Simmons University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,280
Other Fees$1,190
Room and Board $15,892
Budget for Other Expenses$2,550
Total One Year Cost$62,784

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

69% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Simmons University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 37%
Social Sciences 9%
Psychology 9%
Communication 9%
Business 6%

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