Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private · 1,670 undergrads

  • Admit rate: 70.0% (4,871 applicants)
  • SAT middle 50%: 1220–1390 (ACT 26–34)
  • Undergraduates: 1,670 (5.0% international)
  • Average net price: $25,265 (per year after aid)
  • Graduation rate: 72% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

  • Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
  • Early Action II: Dec. 1, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027

Essays

Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award essay (500)

Write an essay in which you describe your leadership style, giving specific examples to show what kinds of experiences have crafted you as a leader, and what kind of leader you think you will become at Simmons.

Editor's notes

  • If you have a 3.50 GPA or higher, write the Distinguished Scholar essay and apply by Dec. 1. It's the only route to Simmons's full ride, and it doubles as your Early Action 2 deadline.
  • Schedule an interview. It's optional, but Simmons says it highly recommends one, and it's your best chance to talk through your goals beyond the essay.

Sources

  1. Simmons Admission, Application Deadlines
  2. Simmons Admission, First-Year Applicants
  3. Simmons Admission, Application Process
  4. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
  5. Simmons Financial Aid, Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award
  6. Simmons, Common Data Set

Gurufi has edited more than 15,000 essays. Essay editing · Pricing · Our editors · RecoLetter

School data comes from each school's own pages and federal data. Always confirm deadlines with the school.

Prototype: accounts here are simulated and saved only in this browser.