| Simmons vs. Suffolk |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#175 in National Universities #22 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region I Universities #18 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$46,874 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$47,550 |
| cheaper$28,561 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$38,448 |
| More$31,919 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$26,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,310 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter69.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier82.33% |
| Lower10.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable10.88% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,666 | Total Enrollment | Larger6,356 |
| Smaller1,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,326 |
| Larger2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,030 |
| Larger1,982 | Online Student Population | Smaller31 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| Lower23% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,022) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,792) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 752 | Number of faculty | 570 |
| Lower$76,872 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,017 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.