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Simmons University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1200 to 1380

ACT Range26 to 34

Average GPA3.84

Acceptance Rate70.1%

With a 70% acceptance rate, Simmons is approachable, so your strategy should be to show clear academic fit rather than treat admission as a long shot. Because it is test-optional and relatively few students submit scores, send an SAT only if it strengthens your application, ideally near or above the 1200-1380 middle range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Simmons University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Simmons University enrolls 1,676 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Simmons has an 85% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 72%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Boston, MA

Undergrad Enrollment1,676

Freshman Retention85%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate72%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Simmons University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

February 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

February 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Simmons, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, October is typically the last practical SAT or ACT retake whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Simmons is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $46,874, and 79% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $24,894. Submit the FAFSA by the December 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$46,874

Room and Board$17,618

Average Merit Award$24,894

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$41,692

Average Debt at Grad$38,526

Simmons’ estimated cost of attendance is $64,492, including $46,874 in tuition and fees and $17,618 for room and board. About 79% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $41,692. Merit aid is significant, averaging $24,894, and Boston Scholarships list a GPA threshold of 3.00 or higher. Graduates leave with an average debt of $38,526.