Simmons University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Women-Only
Main Campus
Simmons University Rankings
Affordability34
Selectivity56
Retention49
Graduation63
Earnings68
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Simmons University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs38%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies6%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Simmons University
70%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Simmons University
$41K
In-State Tuition
$41K
Out-of-State Tuition
$57K
Average Total Cost
$29K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $23K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Simmons University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
77%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 26% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $20K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 77% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Simmons University
80%
Retention Rate
7%
Transfer Rate
4%
Withdrawal Rate
77%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 76% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 77% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 74% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 45% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 71% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Simmons University
96%
Employment Rate
$47K
Median Salary
$33K
25 Pctl Salary
$66K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $33K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $47K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $66K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $75K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $47K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $50K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $56K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Simmons University
1,790
Undergraduates
72%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
4,273
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 100% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | <1% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 38% | 24% | 15% |
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