Simmons University Admission
Application Fee
$61
Graduate Application Fee
$61
Acceptance Rate
66.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
11.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
392
SAT Scores
1,330
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 4,001 students have applied and 3,059 students have allowed to admit to Simmons University (Acceptance rate: 76.46%). Simmons's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.81 % where 392 students have finally enrolled out of 3,059 admitted students.
Simmons acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as American International College and Lesley University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.80%).
Simmons enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.41%).
How to Apply to Simmons University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Simmons. Simmons offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Simmons and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Simmons University is 1,330 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Simmons University is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,180). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons University | 1,330 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,180 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,237 | 81 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Simmons University, 67 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,330 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 620 | 690 |
| Total | 1,200 | 1,270 | 1,390 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Simmons University, 16 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 27 | 31 | 32 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Simmons Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Simmons University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |