Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.84
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Simmons University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1899 by clothing manufacturer John Simmons. Originally established as Simmons College, it adopted its current name in 2018; its undergraduate program is women-focused, while its graduate programs are co-educational.
- Rankings
#10 (Princeton Review)▼
College City Gets High Marks
Ranked #10 in College City Gets High Marks (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #151 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #293 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #459 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$45,538▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $66,472
Room & Board: $17,104
Books & Supplies: $1,280
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,874
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$45,538▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $66,472
Room & Board: $17,104
Books & Supplies: $1,280
Receive Aid: 99%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,874
Pell Grant Recipients: 29%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.40 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1230–1390▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1230–1390
SAT ERW: 640–710
SAT Math: 590–680
ACT Composite: 26–31
- Admit Rate
- 66%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.84
- Total Enrollment
- 5,053
- Undergrad
- 1,760
- Graduate
- 3,293
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Retention Rate
- 82%
- Graduation Rate
- 71%
- Official Portal
- Visit University Site ↗
300 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5898
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