Louisville, KY
Simmons College of Kentucky admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2020, from 91% to 98% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 91% |
| 2021 | 85 | 49 | 22 | 58% |
| 2022 | 286 | 192 | 61 | 67% |
| 2023 | 280 | 275 | 169 | 98% |
Fall 2023 applicants
107 of 109 women and 164 of 167 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Simmons College of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 98% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 275 of 280 applicants.
Less Selective. Simmons College of Kentucky admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 98 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
280 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 169 enrolled.
No. Simmons College of Kentucky is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2020, from 91% to 98% — it has become less selective.