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Interested in attending Simmons University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Simmons University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

66
%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average High School GPA
1287
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Simmons University?

66%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Simmons accepted 66% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 4,871 people applied and 3,215 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3215 / 4871 (66%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Simmons University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at Simmons University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Simmons University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Simmons considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Simmons University?

3.64
Average High School GPA
1287
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Simmons University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 23% of freshmen who attended Simmons were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
32%
3.50-3.74
32%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
4%

Simmons is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

19%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
560
Math Mean
635
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
652
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1200
Composite Mean
1287
75th Percentile
1380

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Simmons University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
December 15
Application notification

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