Simmons University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,872

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,026

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.266%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

3,516 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,984

51.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.7%

333 Graduates

About

Simmons University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Simmons University were Social Work (551 degrees awarded), Family Practice Nurse (490 degrees), and Applied Behavior Analysis (195 degrees).

In 2021, 2,417 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simmons University. 91.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.85% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,524 degrees), 7.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simmons University is $41,872, which is $18,688 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Simmons University is $41,872, which is $18,688 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,026.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending Simmons University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,872

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Simmons University was $41,872. The cost of tuition at Simmons University is $18,688 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$19,026

2021 Value

34.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Simmons University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,026. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Simmons University grew by 34.4%.

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

$15,580

Room and Board

$1,280

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simmons University was of $15,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Simmons University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2020, when 95% 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.

0.266%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Simmons University was 0.266%, which represents 6 out of the 2252 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 3,516 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21% annual growth. Out of those 3,516 applicants, 2,937 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,984 students enrolled at Simmons University in 2021. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Simmons University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,937

Accepted Out of 3,516

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simmons University was 83.5% (2,937 admissions from 3,516 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21%, while admissions grew by 22.5%..

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

15%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Simmons University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simmons University had a total enrollment of 5,984 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Simmons University is 3,082 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,902. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Simmons University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simmons University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 9.04% Hispanic or Latino, 8.56% Black or African American, 5.95% Asian, 2.51% Two or More Races, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simmons University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14%) and Asian Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (7.2%) and White Male (7.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simmons University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,984 students. The full-time enrollment at Simmons University is 3,082 and the part-time enrollment is 2,902. This means that 51.5% of students enrolled at Simmons University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

86%

2021 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
3,294 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
541 enrolled students
Black or African American
512 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simmons University is 55% White, 9.04% Hispanic or Latino, 8.56% Black or African American, 5.95% Asian, 2.51% Two or More Races, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0167% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 1,072 students (17.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,989 more women than men received degrees from Simmons University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simmons University is white (1,524 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Simmons University is Social Work (551 degrees awarded), followed by Family Practice Nurse (490 degrees) and Applied Behavior Analysis (195 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (273 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (578 degrees), and Psychology (220 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

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 Social workers, all other (246,641 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,195 people), Other managers (156,388 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (154,049 people), and Postsecondary teachers (100,078 people).

The most specialized majors at Simmons University in 2021 are Library Science (273 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (578 degrees), Psychology (220 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), and History (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Simmons University are Library Science (273 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (578 degrees), Psychology (220 degrees), Human Sciences (55 degrees), and History (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (596,772 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (267,453 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,810 people), Individual & family services (234,135 people), and Outpatient care centers (196,972 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 (2021)

Social Work
551 degree-majors awarded
Family Practice Nurse
490 degree-majors awarded
Applied Behavior Analysis
195 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Simmons University was Social Work with 551 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

214

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,203

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University, which is 0.0971 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,203).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University in Social Work, which is 0.148 times less than the 500 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 500 degrees were awarded to men at Simmons University in Social Work, which is 6.76 times more than the 74 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 72% of students graduating from Simmons University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Simmons University is Female and Black or African American (84.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.901% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,524 degrees awarded
Black or African American
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
202 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simmons University is white (1,524 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (205 degrees).

8.85% of degree recipients (214 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,391 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
186 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
184 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simmons University is white female (1,391 degrees awarded). There were 7.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (186 degrees).

Operations

Simmons University has an endowment valued at nearly $244M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 64.1M (26.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Simmons University had a total salary expenditure of 182M. Simmons University employs 99 Associate professors, 71 Assistant professors and 59 Professors. Most academics at Simmons University are Female Associate professor (76), Female Assistant professor (54), and Female Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simmons University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 75 employees, Management, with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees.

Endowment

$244M

2021 Endowment

28.3%

growth from 2020

Simmons University has an endowment valued at about $244M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Simmons University grew 28.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $194M 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

$61.7M

2021 Salaries

12.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Simmons University paid a median of $61.7M in salaries, which represents 33.9% of their overall expenditure ($182M) and a 12.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

232

Number of Employees

In 2021, Simmons University paid a total of $19.6M to 232 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

99 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Simmons University were Associate professor with 99 employees, Assistant professor with 71 employees, and Professor with 59 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simmons University were Business and Financial Operations with 75 employees, Management with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Simmons University was Female Associate professor with 76 employees, Female Assistant professor with 54 employees, and Female Professor with 36 employees.

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