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Boston, MA · Norton, MA
| Simmons University | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $25,265/yr | $29,822/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,027/yr | $20,076/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,840 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,810/yr | $21,528/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,139/yr | $28,299/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,714/yr | $28,639/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,777/yr | $33,956/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $263/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,618/yr | $16,200/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,520/yr | $16,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,280/yr | $940/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,550/yr | $1,060/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $63,460/yr | $79,311/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,874/yr | $63,960/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $46,874/yr | $63,960/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 22% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 78% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 70% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1220–1390 | 1220–1390 |
| SAT average | 1316 | 1308 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–34 | 29–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 27–35 · Math 22–30 | English 27–35 · Math 26–31 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,871 | 4,702 |
| Students accepted | 3,215 | 3,354 |
| Students who enrolled | 363 | 522 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 73% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,494/yr | $67,725/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $46,140–$91,123 | $42,510–$93,181 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 80% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 72% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 78% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 68% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,420/yr | $51,607/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 65% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 73% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 79% | 74% |
| Low-income students who finish | 83% | 74% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,301/yr | $57,990/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 33% · Public Administration & Social Service 12% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 33% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $106,035/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $46,139/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,670 | 1,773 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,991 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,463/mo | $8,150/mo |
| Full-time professors | 30% | 74% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $62,454 | $84,390 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Norton, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1899 | 1834 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 4.1% |
| Men | 0% | 35% |
| Women | 100% | 65% |
| White students | 46% | 70% |
| Black students | 12% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 8% |
| Asian students | 10% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 6% | 4.4% |
| Special type | Women's college | None |
| First-generation students | 20% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 10% | 0.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,715/yr | $17,319/yr |
| Endowment | $249.2M | $272.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,039 | 1,661 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $8,230/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No data reported | No |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 21 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 398 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $4.5M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $4.5M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $112,146 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.