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Simmons University
Simmons University says yes to 70% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $63,494 median earnings.
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Simmons University sits in Boston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. Simmons University enrolls women only — one of the few remaining single-sex campuses in the country.
Its highest-earning path is Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, where graduates median $76,569 four years out. 33.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,670 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1230 and 1390 — near the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Simmons University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Simmons University received 4,871 applications and admitted 3,215 (66%), with 363 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1230–1390 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Simmons University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 640 | 680 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 650 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 29 | 31 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Simmons University compares
| Simmons University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,874 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,494 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Simmons University: $63,494 median at year ten, versus $62,832 across Massachusetts institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $46,874 regardless of where you're from. At Simmons University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,670 — Simmons University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
72.3% of Simmons University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $46,874 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Simmons University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $76,569 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $71,138 |
| Biology, General | $68,251 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $68,021 |
| Public Health | $64,514 |
| Social Work | $62,992 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,069 |
| Psychology, General | $51,474 |
Median earnings for these 8 Simmons University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,494 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional Simmons University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Simmons University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1230–1390 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Simmons University's acceptance rate?
66% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,215 admitted from 4,871 applicants.
How much does Simmons University cost?
At Simmons University, published tuition is $46,874 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Simmons University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Simmons University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,494 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Springfield College — 71.9% admitted
- Regis College — 69.8% admitted
- Stonehill College — 66.3% admitted
- Suffolk University — 82.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.