| Simmons vs. Berklee College of Music |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (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 Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$52,040 |
| cheaper$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$51,431 |
| More$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,782 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.53% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.45% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller4,666 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,369 |
| Smaller1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,549 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller820 |
| Larger1,982 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,790 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,428) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 1,100 |
| Lower$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,601 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.