Boston, MA
Simmons University is a private small school in Boston, MA, enrolling about 1,670 undergraduates. Simmons University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 70%. Among reported majors, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness shows the strongest outcomes -- $76,569/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Dec 1, 2026.
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Simmons University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Simmons University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Simmons University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Simmons University's acceptance rate?
Simmons University in Boston, MA admits approximately 70% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Simmons University?
Admitted students at Simmons University typically score between 1220–1390 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Simmons University?
Admitted students at Simmons University typically score between 26–34 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Simmons University cost?
Simmons University's total cost of attendance is reported at $63,460 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Simmons University?
Simmons University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Simmons University require students to live on campus?
No -- Simmons University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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