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Simmons, founded in 1899, is a private, multipurpose college for women. Its 12-acre campus, located in Boston, includes nine Georgian-style dormitories.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Undergrad women only
1,683
Undergraduates
1,609
Women - 95.6%
3,656
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 4,871 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.84
SAT Math
635 average
560-670 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
652 average
600-700 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
30 average
27-30 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$66,472
Tuition and Fees
$45,538
Room and Board
$17,104
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Freshman Award
$41,692
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$38,526
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
241
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
13%
10-19
36%
20-29
38%
30-39
11%
40-49
1%
50-99
0%
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Boston Population
691,531
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
56% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
11.3%
Black/African-American
10.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.5%
White
51.1%
Unknown
7.5%
International Students
4.3% from 19 countries
First-Year Students Returning
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
67.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
70%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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