Simmons University
Boston, MA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Boston, MA · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 1,670 |
| Acceptance rate | 70% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1200–1390 · 17% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1160–1340 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 28–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 71% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 7:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $63,460 |
| Application fee | $0 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- EAII: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Social sciences, Interdisciplinary, Biology, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Simmons University campus map
On campus
Emmanuel College, Cardinal Cushing Library, Boston University Fenway Campus, Northeastern University, New England Conservatory of Music, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Wheelock College Library, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Thaitation, Phinista, Thornton's, The Halal Guys, Dave's Hot Chicken, Kenyon Grills First Base Deck
- Coffee: Taste cafe & wine bar, New American Cafe, Starbucks, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, Boba Tea & Snow Ice House
- Nightlife: Fool's Errand, Nathálie Wine Bar, The Squealing Pig, SOJUba
- Shops: Museum of Fine Arts Bookstore & Shop, Blick Art Materials, Target
- Museums and culture: W. Van Alan Clark, Jr. Library, Museum of Fine Arts, Mission Main Community Center, Thomas L. Johnson Community Center, 9, Tobin Community Center
- Groceries: Stop & Shop, Whole Foods Market, BU Farmer's Market - Thursdays
- Parks: Back Bay Fens, James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, Forsythe Park, Huntington-Hemenway Mall, Mission Hill Playground, Fenway Park
Nearest train: Amory Street, Kent Street, Hawes Street, Longwood.
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