Simmons University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,208

2.67% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,575

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66%

4,871 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,053

54.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.3%

285 Graduates

About

Simmons University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Simmons University were Social Work (564 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (362 degrees), and Library & Information Science (129 degrees).

In 2023, 2,129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simmons University. 91% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.02% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,286 degrees), 7.61 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simmons University is $44,208, which is $19,633 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simmons University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,239 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Simmons University is $44,208, which is $19,633 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,575.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Simmons University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,208

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Simmons University was $44,208. The cost of tuition at Simmons University is $19,633 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Simmons University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,575

2023 Value

21.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Simmons University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,575. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Simmons University grew by 21.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,449

Room and Board

$1,280

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simmons University was of $14,449 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 9.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,280. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Simmons University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Simmons University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.06% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simmons University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2239 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Simmons University received 4,871 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21.7% annual growth. Out of those 4,871 applicants, 3,215 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66% acceptance rate.

There were 5,053 students enrolled at Simmons University in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Simmons University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,215

Accepted Out of 4,871

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simmons University was 66% (3,215 admissions from 4,871 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 21.7%, while admissions grew by 5.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Simmons University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Simmons University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simmons University had a total enrollment of 5,053 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Simmons University is 2,743 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,310. This means that 54.3% of students enrolled at Simmons University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% White, 9.91% Hispanic or Latino, 8.77% Black or African American, 5.78% Asian, 2.3% Two or More Races, 0.0792% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0396% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simmons University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.8%) and Asian Female (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (7.15%) and White Male (6.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simmons University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,053 students. The full-time enrollment at Simmons University is 2,743 and the part-time enrollment is 2,310. This means that 54.3% of students enrolled at Simmons University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Simmons University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Simmons University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Simmons University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Simmons University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,373 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
501 enrolled students
Black or African American
443 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simmons University is 47% White, 9.91% Hispanic or Latino, 8.77% Black or African American, 5.78% Asian, 2.3% Two or More Races, 0.0792% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0396% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,149 students (22.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,745 more women than men received degrees from Simmons University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simmons University is white (1,286 degrees awarded). There were 7.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Simmons University is Social Work (564 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (362 degrees) and Library & Information Science (129 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Simmons University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (279 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (632 degrees), and Human Sciences (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simmons University are Registered nurses (1,523,895 people), Social workers, all other (273,061 people), Medical & health services managers (216,812 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (208,321 people), and Other managers (199,822 people).

The most specialized majors at Simmons University in 2023 are Library Science (279 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (632 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), Psychology (160 degrees), and Health (684 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simmons University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Simmons University are Library Science (279 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (632 degrees), Human Sciences (40 degrees), Psychology (160 degrees), and Health (684 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simmons University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,589,052 people), Elementary & secondary schools (575,392 people), Outpatient care centers (309,772 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,650 people), and Offices of physicians (224,036 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Simmons University.

Most Common (2023)

Social Work
564 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
362 degrees awarded
Library & Information Science
129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Simmons University was Social Work with 564 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Simmons University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

192

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,937

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 192 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University, which is 0.0991 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,937).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Simmons University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University in Social Work, which is 0.124 times less than the 558 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 558 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University in Social Work, which is 8.09 times more than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from Simmons University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (79.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Simmons University is Female and Asian (79.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.4% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,286 degrees awarded
Black or African American
169 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
166 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simmons University is white (1,286 degrees awarded). There were 7.61 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (169 degrees).

15% of degree recipients (320 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
155 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simmons University is white female (1,184 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (155 degrees).

Operations

Simmons University has an endowment valued at nearly $226M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.1M (10.2%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Simmons University had a total salary expenditure of 179M. Simmons University employs 84 Associate professors, 61 Professors and 55 Assistant professors. Most academics at Simmons University are Female Associate professor (65), Female Assistant professor (42), and Female Professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simmons University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 82 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees.

Endowment

$226M

2023 Endowment

6.26%

growth from 2022

Simmons University has an endowment valued at about $226M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Simmons University grew 6.26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $176M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Simmons University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$65.2M

2023 Salaries

1.18%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Simmons University paid a median of $65.2M in salaries, which represents 36.4% of their overall expenditure ($179M) and a 1.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.36% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.9M

Instructional Salaries

200

Number of Employees

In 2023, Simmons University paid a total of $17.9M to 200 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

82 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Simmons University were Associate professor with 84 employees, Professor with 61 employees, and Assistant professor with 55 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simmons University were Business and Financial Operations with 82 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Simmons University was Female Associate professor with 65 employees, Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, and Female Professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Simmons University.

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