Simmons University

Simmons University admitted 70.0% of applicants university-wide (3,340 of 4,773).

Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 3,340 admitted students, 361 enrolled (10.8% yield).

Simmons University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

SAT (mid-50%)

1220–1390

ACT (mid-50%)

26–34

GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)

3.25–3.99

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Simmons University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Published cost of attendance: $69,772/yr.

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

Simmons University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023

Simmons University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 8 college-specific supplements:

1. <strong><u>Public Policy Essay:</u></strong> What is public policy? Define it. Share an example of a public policy. In a few sentences, tell us about your interest in public policy. Why are you interested in an accelerated graduate program in public policy? (300-400 words)2000 words · Required
2. <strong><u>Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award Formal Essay</u> </strong><i><strong>(of no more than 300-500 words</strong>)</i>: Write an essay in which you describe your leadership style, giving specific examples to show what kinds of experiences have crafted you as a leader, and what kind of leader you think you will become at Simmons.2000 words · Required
3. <strong><u>Social Work Essay:</u></strong> Why are you interested in becoming a social worker?&nbsp; What experiences have you had that prepare you for this program?&nbsp;What do you hope to gain from an accelerated BSW/MSW program, and how do you plan to manage the accelerated pace of this program? (300-400 words)2000 words · Required
4. <strong><u>3+2 Engineering Essay:</u></strong> Please explain your interest in pursuing an engineering career, and what makes you a strong candidate for the accelerated <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/academics/majors-minors/engineering-3plus2">3+2 Engineering Dual-Degree Program </a>at Simmons &amp; Columbia University, Washington University, or Wentworth Institute of Technology (300-400 words).2000 words · Required
5. <strong><u>Honors Essay: </u></strong>The Simmons Honors Program offers a variety of opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. These include:<br>Honors Community Engagement and Service: Students collaborate with the London Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice to select an issue of interest and create related educational programming and service opportunities.<br><br><strong>COF Honors Programming: </strong>In partnership with honors programs from other Colleges of the Fenway (COF) institutions, students plan intercollegiate events such as speaker series, museum visits, and more.<br><br><strong>Honors Book Club: </strong>Students choose a genre and a book to read as a group, then plan related events such as author talks, film screenings, and book discussions.<br><br><strong>Honors Brown Bag Lunches: </strong>Students assist the Honors Program staff in organizing monthly lunchtime discussions on topics relevant to the honors community.<br><br><strong>New Programming: </strong>Students are encouraged to propose and lead new initiatives to meet the evolving needs of the Honors Program.<br><br><strong>In 350 words or fewer, please describe which of these opportunities you would like to join and why.</strong><br><br>&nbsp;2000 words · Required
6. <strong><u>3+1 LIS Essay:</u></strong> Why are you interested in the 3+1 LIS program, and how will a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Technology help you reach your Library Information Science career goals? (300-400 words)2000 words · Required
7. The Boston Scholarship is <i><strong>only open to current Boston Public Schools (BPS) students. </strong></i>If you are a BPS student and would like to apply, please answer the following prompt.<br><br>Is a good education a right or a privilege? Why do you think so? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.2000 words · Required
8. <strong><u>3+1 MPH Essay:</u></strong> The MPH program @Simmons focuses on health inequities and the intersections of public health and social justice. What interests you in a career in public health, and what health inequities do you hope to address in your work and why? What do you hope to gain from the accelerated 3+1 BS to MPH program? (300-400 words)<br><br>&nbsp;2000 words · Required

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Median earnings

$63,494

Median earnings · 10 years after entry

Graduation rate

72.3%

Within 150% of normal time

First-year retention

85%

Return for year two · CDS Section B

Median debt

$24,840

At graduation

Simmons University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

• U.S. News National: #183
• WSJ: #283
• Forbes: #459
• Niche: #623

• 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
• 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Simmons University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023

Largest degree fields: Interdisciplinary studies (8%), Psychology (8%), Computer & information sciences (7%).

Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 70% of class sections have under 20 students.

Simmons University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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