More selective than 52% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Simmons University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Simmons University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Simmons University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 700 |
| SAT math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1220 | 1390 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Simmons University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 70% | 620–700 | 600–690 | 26–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | 640–710 | 590–680 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Simmons University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Simmons University has the 30th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stonehill College | 66% | 76% | $33,016 |
| 27 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | 68% | 73% | $29,822 |
| 28 | Gordon College | 69% | 69% | $24,883 |
| 29 | Regis College | 70% | 72% | $27,477 |
| 30 | Simmons University | 70% | 72% | $25,265 |
| 31 | Merrimack College | 70% | 70% | $37,927 |
| 32 | Fisher College | 71% | 28% | $26,649 |
| 33 | Endicott College | 71% | 76% | $40,654 |
| 34 | Springfield College | 72% | 74% | $30,587 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Simmons University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Simmons University admissions questions
What is the Simmons University acceptance rate?
Simmons University accepts 70% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,215 of 4,871 applicants were admitted.
Does Simmons University require the SAT or ACT?
Simmons University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Simmons University?
The middle 50% of Simmons University enrolled first-year students scored 1220–1390 on the SAT and 26–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Simmons University?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (363 of 3,215).
Is Simmons University getting harder to get into?
Simmons University accepted 70% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Simmons University overview