Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts · Private
Simmons University admitted 83% of 2,905 applicants (Common Data Set 2020-2021). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 71% of students graduate within six years.
This college’s newest public report is from 2020-2021, so some numbers may be out of date.
Your chances at Simmons University
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Application deadlines
Simmons University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free. Simmons University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Simmons University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Simmons University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Simmons University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
- Activities
Considered
- Interview
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Race or ethnicity
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.69 GPA. 29% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $66,472 a year. After grants, students paid $29,575 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Simmons University’s acceptance rate?
Simmons University admitted 83% of applicants: 2,398 of 2,905 (Common Data Set 2020-2021).
When is Simmons University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Simmons University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1250, with a median around 1165. A score at or above 1165 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Simmons University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Simmons University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Simmons University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Simmons University have supplemental essays?
No. Simmons University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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