Simmons University Acceptance Rate
Boston, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,871
- Admitted
- 3,215
- Yield
- 11.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Simmons University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.2% in 2014–15 to 66% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,999 to 4,871 (+22%) over that period.
Its 66% rate makes Simmons University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
Simmons University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 11.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,999 | 2,086 | 52.2% | 303 |
| 2015–16 | 4,575 | 2,634 | 57.6% | 471 |
| 2016–17 | 3,362 | 2,139 | 63.6% | 457 |
| 2017–18 | 3,483 | 2,105 | 60.4% | 407 |
| 2018–19 | 3,444 | 2,401 | 69.7% | 396 |
| 2019–20 | 2,933 | 2,145 | 73.1% | 433 |
| 2020–21 | 2,905 | 2,398 | 82.5% | 451 |
| 2021–22 | 3,516 | 2,937 | 83.5% | 403 |
| 2022–23 | 4,001 | 3,059 | 76.5% | 392 |
| 2023–24 | 4,871 | 3,215 | 66% | 363 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,817 | 3,189 | 66.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 640–710 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 590–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 2% |
How Simmons University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Simmons University's acceptance rate?
Simmons University's acceptance rate is 66% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,215 admitted of 4,871 applicants).
Is Simmons University test optional?
Simmons University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Simmons University?
Simmons University received 4,871 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,215.
What SAT score do you need for Simmons University?
Admitted students at Simmons University typically scored 640–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Simmons University getting harder to get into?
Simmons University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.2% in 2014–15 to 66% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.simmons.edu/.