Simmons University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Simmons University
300 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts 2115
See on MapPhone
(617) 521-2000
Website
www.simmons.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$44,350Out of state
$44,350Graduate
In state
$27,314Out of state
$27,314Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 46.0% | $6,913 |
State/local grants | 21.0% | $3,421 |
Institutional grants | 100.0% | $32,755 |
Loans | 64.0% | $8,393 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$16,368 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,280 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,550 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Biopsychology
- Psychology, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biostatistics
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Neurobiology and Behavior
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Marketing, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Medical Informatics
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Computational Mathematics
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biopsychology
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Nutrition Sciences
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Cognitive Science, General
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Behavioral Neuroscience
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music History, Literature, and Theory
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Music Management
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Library and Information Science
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Applied Behavior Analysis
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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History Teacher Education
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School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Writing, General
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Children's and Adolescent Literature
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Public Health, General
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Nursing Administration
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
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HISTORY
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History, General
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Public/Applied History
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Library and Information Science
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Children and Youth Library Services
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Archives/Archival Administration
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Nutrition Sciences
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
76.46%- Apply 4,001
- Accepted 3,059
- Attend 392
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$56Graduate
$56Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
92%Male Students
8%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian50.39%
- Not Specified21.59%
- Hispanic/Latino9.18%
- Black8.77%
- Asian6.08%
- Two Or More Ethnicities3.88%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.09%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.02%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
6,957
Undergraduate students
1,864
Graduate students
5,093
Full Time Students
54%Part Time Students
46%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children