The Simmons College Mission is rooted in the purpose for which the College was founded and is shaped by the College's evolution since then. Simmons College was founded in 1899 as a College designed to educate women for fulfilling careers and useful, independent lives. Today, the College continues its tradition of excellence through a focus on liberal arts and sciences and professional education in its undergraduate programs for women, and its gradute professional and liberal arts programs for women and men. Faculty and staff in all areas of the College, building upon their own scholarly accomplishment and continuing professional development, provide a student-centered environment and a curriculum that is comprehensive, integrated and constantly renewed.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Recommended), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
510
610
SAT Math
500
590
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
22
27
ACT English
22
28
ACT Math
21
26
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$24,880
$25,914
$28,302
Books and supplies
$800
$960
$1,024
Room and board (on campus)
$10,200
$10,710
$11,138
Room and board (off campus)
$10,200
$10,710
$11,138
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (617) 521-2036
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 89%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $4,280
State/Local Grants: $1,232
Institutional Grants: $11,305
Student Loans: $3,276
