Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002208
- Phone: (617) 521-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.13%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
6:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,569Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Simmons College
300 The Fenway, Boston, MA
Simmons College is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Boston, MA, in a predominantly urban area. Simmons College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 5,000.
Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Library Science
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Education
- History
Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common exam scores among students admitted to Simmons College are within the range of 22 to 26 on the ACT, or 1540 to 1850 on the SAT exam. Approximately 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 16 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $37,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Simmons College participates in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA's Great Northeast Athletic Conference in Basketball.
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.simmons.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Simmons College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Simmons College is around 6,100 students, where graduate students make up roughly 6% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $45,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,300 to $1,500 per unit
- The estimated cost for on campus dorms & meals is around $18,000
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $27,862 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $9,440 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Simmons College may offer services like:- Online classes
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Simmons College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Food Science (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Simmons College.
- Emmanuel College - Boston in Boston, MA (0.2 miles away)
- Fisher College in Fall River, MA (2 miles away)
- Cambridge College in Boston, MA (2 miles away)
- Lesley University in Medford, MA (3 miles away)
- Pine Manor College in Chicopee, MA (3 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare schools and see a list of all colleges in Massachusetts
- Review a list of Massachusetts private colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002208
- Phone: (617) 521-2000
- School Homepage