| Simmons vs. AIC |
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|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #48 in Federal Region I Universities #50 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$44,230 |
| expensive$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,314 |
| More$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$31,917 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.57% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable11.23% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,666 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,037 |
| Larger1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,207 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller830 |
| Larger1,982 | Online Student Population | Smaller585 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 900) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,530) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 375 |
| Higher$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,878 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.