SIMMONS COLLEGE
- 300 The Fenway
- Boston, MA 02115
- OPEID College Code: 00220800
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- General Phone: (617) 521-2000
- President: Helen Drinan
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 5,003
- College Mascot: Sharks
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Simmons College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Website
- www.simmons.edu
- 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.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 3,522 | 3,522 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 2,013 (57%) | 2,013 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 357 (18%) | 357 (18%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 337 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 83 | 23% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 610 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 20% | 19% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,769 | $5,115 | $1,844 | $10,021 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 980 | 992 | 1,438 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $31,450 | $30,000 | $28,302 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,450 | $30,000 | $28,302 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,450 | $30,000 | $28,302 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,120 | $1,024 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,050 | $11,500 | $11,138 |
| Other Expenses | $4,020 | $3,998 | $3,938 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,050 | $11,500 | $11,138 |
| Other Expenses | $4,020 | $3,998 | $3,938 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,020 | $3,998 | $3,938 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| In-State | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| Out of State | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| In-State | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| Out of State | $48,800 | $46,618 | $44,402 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $36,750 | $35,118 | $33,264 |
| In-State | $36,750 | $35,118 | $33,264 |
| Out of State | $36,750 | $35,118 | $33,264 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,003 Undergraduate: 1,969 Graduate: 3,034
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 404 Female: 4,599
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4 Female: 1,965
- Graduate Gender Male: 400 Female: 2,634
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,528 Part-Time: 2,475
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,746 Part-Time: 223
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 782 Part-Time: 2,252
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 112 | 2% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Black | 230 | 5% |
| Asian | 225 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 3% |
| White | 3,282 | 66% |
| Unknown | 1,005 | 20% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Ages 18-19 | 584 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 830 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 979 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,214 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 450 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 261 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 361 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 232 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 87 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 968 | 588 | 380 |
| Faculty Status | 558 | 229 | 329 |
| Tenured Faculty | 109 | 104 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 558 | 229 | 329 |
| Primarily Instruction | 558 | 229 | 329 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 150 | 145 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 90 | 72 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 170 | 142 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 142 | 114 | 28 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 28 | 28 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,387 (229) | $80,406 (71) | $76,031 (158) |
| Professor | $98,957 (59) | $99,333 (23) | $98,717 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $78,896 (61) | $80,141 (23) | $78,142 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,566 (84) | $64,413 (22) | $65,976 (62) |
| Instructor | $64,738 (13) | $70,000 (1) | $64,300 (12) |
| Lecturer | $58,080 (10) | $46,900 (2) | $60,875 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,387 (229) | $80,406 (71) | $76,031 (158) |
| Professor | $98,957 (59) | $99,333 (23) | $98,717 (36) |
| Associate Professor | $78,896 (61) | $80,141 (23) | $78,142 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,566 (84) | $64,413 (22) | $65,976 (62) |
| Instructor | $64,738 (13) | $70,000 (1) | $64,300 (12) |
| Lecturer | $58,080 (10) | $46,900 (2) | $60,875 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 70% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 79% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 70% |
| Unknown | 70% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 55% |
| 5 Years | 66% |
| 6 Years | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | - | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
