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$46,874
per year
In-State Tuition
77%
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
Simmons University is an educational institution in Boston, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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In-State Students
Simmons automatically considers first-year applicants for merit scholarships of $16,000 to $33,000 per year; a separate Distinguished Scholar Award covers full cost.
First-Year Merit Scholarships
Automatic$16,000β$33,000 per year
Renewable
Automatic with the admission application; no separate application
Renewable for four years. Simmons does not publish GPA or test cutoffs for these awards.
Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award
CompetitiveFull tuition, mandatory fees (except health insurance), and room and board for four years
Renewable
Submit the admission application and the Distinguished Scholar essay by December 1; finalists interview in February
Requires a separate essay. Test scores are optional; if submitted, 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT. Also requires college prep, AP, honors or IB coursework and community involvement. Fall first-year applicants only. Replaces any other merit scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$18,027
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$63,494
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,840
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Control
Private
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