Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Simmons University is 76.46% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.81%. 0 men and 4,000 women applied to Simmons and 0 men and 3,058 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 0 men and 392 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Simmons.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,001 | 0 | 4,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,059 | 0 | 3,058 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 392 | 0 | 392 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76.46% | - | 76.45% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 12.81% | - | 12.82% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 67 students (17% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 16 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Simmons.
The median SAT score is 1,270 with 650 SAT EBRW and 620 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 610. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 690 and 25th percentile is 590 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 28 at Simmons. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 31.
The SAT and ACT scores at Simmons University are competitive and high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1200 | 1270 | 1390 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 620 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT English | 27 | 31 | 32 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Simmons. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Simmons University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $56 for undergraduate schools and $56 for graduate schools of Simmons University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Simmons.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $56 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $56 |
| Admission Information | https://www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid |
| Online Application | www.simmons.edu/undergraduate/admission-and-financial-aid/how-apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |