Boston, MA
Roughly 66 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 66% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,933 | 2,145 | 433 | 73% |
| 2020 | 2,905 | 2,398 | 451 | 83% |
| 2021 | 3,516 | 2,937 | 403 | 84% |
| 2022 | 4,001 | 3,059 | 392 | 76% |
| 2023 | 4,871 | 3,215 | 363 | 66% |
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Simmons University has an acceptance rate of 66% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,215 of 4,871 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 66 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,871 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 363 enrolled.
No. Simmons University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 66% — it has become more selective.