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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.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$55

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	4,239	0	4,239
Percent admitted	49%	-	49%
Percent admitted who enrolled	16%	-	16%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program	X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	310	91%
ACT	82	24%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	520	630
SAT Math	520	620
SAT Writing	530	640
ACT Composite	23	28
ACT English	23	28
ACT Math	23	26
ACT Writing	7	8

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees	$32,230	$33,356	$34,350	$35,380	3.0%
Books and supplies	$1,280	$1,280	$1,280	$1,280	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$12,470	$12,906	$13,140	$13,400	2.0%
Other	$4,140	$2,480	$2,550	$2,550	0.0%
Off Campus
Room and board	$12,470	$12,906	$13,140	$13,400	2.0%
Other	$4,140	$2,480	$2,550	$2,550	0.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,140	$3,800	$3,910	$3,910	0.0%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
On Campus	$50,120	$50,022	$51,320	$52,610	2.5%
Off Campus	$50,120	$50,022	$51,320	$52,610	2.5%
Off Campus with Family	$37,650	$38,436	$39,540	$40,570	2.6%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (617) 521-2036

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	390	97%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	388	97%	$8,224,485	$21,197
Federal grants	103	26%	$550,352	$5,343
Pell grants	102	25%	$428,352	$4,200
Other federal grants	99	25%	$122,000	$1,232
State/local government grant or scholarships	72	18%	$100,102	$1,390
Institutional grants or scholarships	388	97%	$7,574,031	$19,521
Student loan aid	287	72%	$2,441,246	$8,506
Federal student loans	285	71%	$1,602,063	$5,621
Other student loans	50	12%	$839,183	$16,784

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	1,596	89%	$28,633,135	$17,941
Pell grants	461	26%	$1,875,612	$4,069
Federal student loans	1,309	73%	$9,298,278	$7,103

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