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Simmons UniversityBoston, MA
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Berklee College of MusicBoston, MA
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Rankings*
#23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$45,538Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$50,270
cheaper$28,662Graduate Tuitionexpensive$49,934
More$32,022Average Financial Aid AmountLess$19,958
Admission
1,270 SAT
31 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier76.46%Acceptance RateTighter54.23%
Lower12.81%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable41.18%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller5,710Total EnrollmentLarger8,282
Smaller1,788Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger7,499
Larger3,922Graduate Student PopulationSmaller783
Larger2,864Online Student PopulationSmaller1,854
Completion & Outcomes
Higher74%Graduate RateLower68%
Lower2%Transfer-out RateHigher11%
Lower81%Retention RateHigher84%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428)
Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty7 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty10 to 1
872Number of faculties831
Lower$74,959Average Faculty SalaryHigher$96,176
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.