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Located in Boston, this private women's college has a strong focus on female empowerment. Every year, it hosts the Simmons Leadership Conference, a nationally known gathering that has drawn such high-profile speakers as Madeleine Albright, Maya Angelou, and Laverne Cox. Simmons has about 1,700 people in its undergraduate programs and nearly 5,000 in its graduate programs (which include both men and women). The school has a student to faculty ratio of eight to one, and offers over 60 majors and programs. The most popular courses of study are health, social sciences, and business, followed by parks, fitness studies, and communications. The school's Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars program, named for the 19th century social activist, focuses on providing an undergraduate college experience to women age 24 and older. Simmons also encourages students to practice social responsibility through over 40 service-learning initiatives and programs, which include partnerships with local schools and hospitals. In 2014, the school announced it was opening admission to anyone who self-identifies as a woman, regardless of biological sex.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: The fall semester will completely remote for both undergraduate and graduate students, with the exception of those who have clinical, field, or internship experiences programmed. Remote classes will be offered in both asynchronous and synchronous formats.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$61,200
% of students who get any grants
94%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$30,900
Average price for low-income students
$22,700
admissions
Acceptance rate
70%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1220/27
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
1,790
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
100%
% of need met
77%
% of students who get merit* grants
22%
Average merit grant
$20,300
student success
Graduation rate
80%
Average time to a degree
4.1 years
Average student debt
$25,000
Average salary within 5 years
$52,200
% earning more than $28,000
82%
key deadlines
Early decision application
Dec 1
Regular application
Feb 1
coronavirus update
FALL 2020 PLAN: The fall semester will completely remote for both undergraduate and graduate students, with the exception of those who have clinical, field, or internship experiences programmed. Remote classes will be offered in both asynchronous and synchronous formats.
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