| Simmons vs. Lesley |
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|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #328 in National Universities #39 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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,256 |
| expensive$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,890 |
| More$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,150 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.87% |
| Favorable10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower7.89% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,666 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,557 |
| Larger1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,229 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,328 |
| Larger1,982 | Online Student Population | Smaller496 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower58% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 799) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,210) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 400 |
| Lower$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$79,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.