| Simmons vs. Smith |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,178 |
| cheaper$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,870 |
| Less$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,458 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter21.00% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.44% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,666 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,857 |
| Smaller1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,549 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller308 |
| 1,982 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,479) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $10,140) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 424 |
| Lower$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,913 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.