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Simmons University Teaching Programs

Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Simmons University Rankings

Simmons University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#32 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#55 of 254	Region — New England

Where Is Simmons University?

Contact information for Simmons University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115-5898
Phone:	6175212000
Website:	www.simmons.edu/
Admissions:	www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid
Financial Aid:	www.simmons.edu/admission-financial-aid/financial-aid-and-affordability

How Do I Get Into Simmons University?

You can apply to Simmons University online at: www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid/how-apply

Simmons University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Simmons University

These are the things Simmons University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Simmons University?

Simmons University maintains an acceptance rate of 70%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

17% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Simmons University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 600 and 690.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1220 to 1390. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Simmons University ranged between 26 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Simmons University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Women	4,732	3,316	70%

Can I Afford Simmons University?

The average net price after aid at Simmons University is $27,313. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$45,534
In-State Fees	$1,340
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,534
Out-of-State Fees	$1,340
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$46,874
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$46,874

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 21% of students at Simmons University receive some form of financial aid (362 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Simmons University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,755 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,775.

Student Loan Debt

63% of Simmons University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,702 per year.

Simmons University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,599 students enrolled at Simmons University. Simmons University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,750 undergraduate students at Simmons University, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Simmons University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	180
Black or African American	217
Hispanic	292
White	806
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	63
Non-Resident	87

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Simmons University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	217
Maine	19
New Hampshire	18
Connecticut	14
New York	10

Additionally, approximately 5.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Simmons University Graduate Student Diversity

3,293 of Simmons University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Simmons University, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Simmons University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	118
Black or African American	250
Hispanic	243
White	1,491
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	72
Non-Resident	128

Online Learning at Simmons University

Simmons University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

397 undergraduate students at Simmons University took at least one online class — of those, 136 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 604 students took at least one online class and 1,846 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Simmons University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Simmons University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	—	55	—	55
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	—	3	—	3
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	—	1	1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Simmons University

Simmons University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Simmons University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.