Simmons College Boston Massachusetts

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
$26,708
$28,302
$30,000
$31,450
4.8%
Books and supplies
$960
$1,024
$1,120
$1,280
14.3%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$10,710
$11,138
$11,500
$12,050
4.8%
Other
$3,995
$3,938
$3,998
$4,020
0.6%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$10,710
$11,138
$11,500
$12,050
4.8%
Other
$3,995
$3,938
$3,998
$4,020
0.6%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,240
$3,938
$3,998
$4,020
0.6%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
On Campus
$42,373
$44,402
$46,618
$48,800
4.7%
Off Campus
$42,373
$44,402
$46,618
$48,800
4.7%
Off Campus with Family
$30,908
$33,264
$35,118
$36,750
4.6%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
3,522
0
3,522
Percent admitted
57%
57%
Percent admitted who enrolled
18%
18%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school rank
 
X
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Recommendations
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
337
94%
ACT
83
23%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
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

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
12/1/1929 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
7/1/1974 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
12/1/1989 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
10/1/1947 –
Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration
1/1/1994 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/21/2004 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/21/2004 –
Accredited