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Simmons College
- 300 the Fenway
- Boston, MA 02115
- OPEID College Code: 00220800
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- General Phone: (617) 521-2000
- President: Susan C. Scrimshaw
- Website: www.simmons.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,733
- College Mascot: Sharks
Note: Former Name Was Thunderbolts 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- The Simmons College Mission is rooted in the purpose for which the College was founded and is shaped by the College's evolution since then. Simmons College was founded in 1899 as a College designed to educate women for fulfilling careers and useful, independent lives. Today, the College continues its tradition of excellence through a focus on liberal arts and sciences and professional education in its undergraduate programs for women, and its graduate professional and liberal arts programs for women and men. Faculty and staff in all areas of the College, building upon their own scholarly accomplishment and continuing professional development, provide a student-centered environment and a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated and constantly renewed.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 2,937 | 2,937 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 1,686 (57%) | 1,686 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 479 (28%) | 479 (28%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 464 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 105 | 22% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 18% | 20% | 89% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,276 | $4,280 | $1,232 | $11,305 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,438 | 1,398 | 966 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,302 | $25,914 | $24,880 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,302 | $25,914 | $24,880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,024 | $960 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,138 | $10,710 | $10,200 |
| Other Expenses | $3,938 | $3,995 | $3,780 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,138 | $10,710 | $10,200 |
| Other Expenses | $3,938 | $3,995 | $3,780 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,938 | $3,995 | $2,210 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,402 | $41,579 | $39,660 |
| Out of State | $44,402 | $41,579 | $39,660 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $44,402 | $41,579 | $39,660 |
| Out of State | $44,402 | $41,579 | $39,660 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $33,264 | $30,114 | $27,890 |
| Out of State | $33,264 | $30,114 | $27,890 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,733 Undergraduate: 2,072 Graduate: 2,661
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 354 Female: 4,379
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 2,069
- Graduate Gender Male: 351 Female: 2,310
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,440 Part-Time: 2,293
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,891 Part-Time: 181
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 549 Part-Time: 2,112
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 98 | 2% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.3% |
| Black | 245 | 5% |
| Asian | 222 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 3% |
| White | 3,577 | 76% |
| Unknown | 430 | 9% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 47 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 568 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 753 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 910 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,182 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 459 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 232 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 281 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 185 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 114 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,124 | 635 | 489 |
| Faculty Status | 588 | 212 | 376 |
| Tenured Faculty | 103 | 94 | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 589 | 212 | 377 |
| Primarily Instruction | 588 | 212 | 376 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 68 | 68 | - |
| Other Professionals | 345 | 243 | 102 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 122 | 112 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 103 | 94 | 9 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 16 | 15 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,117 (212) | $79,106 (65) | $74,795 (147) |
| Professor | $97,903 (51) | $96,869 (20) | $98,569 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $80,651 (55) | $82,093 (19) | $79,890 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,668 (90) | $63,338 (25) | $63,795 (65) |
| Instructor | $56,926 (12) | - (-) | $56,926 (12) |
| Lecturer | $73,675 (4) | $61,300 (1) | $77,800 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,117 (212) | $79,106 (65) | $74,795 (147) |
| Professor | $97,903 (51) | $96,869 (20) | $98,569 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $80,651 (55) | $82,093 (19) | $79,890 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,668 (90) | $63,338 (25) | $63,795 (65) |
| Instructor | $56,926 (12) | - (-) | $56,926 (12) |
| Lecturer | $73,675 (4) | $61,300 (1) | $77,800 (3) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 73% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 73% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 74% |
| Hispanic | 67% |
| White | 72% |
| Unknown | 83% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 66% |
| 5 Years | 72% |
| 6 Years | 73% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 9 |
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