Simmons University

Simmons University's published cost of attendance is $63,460. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $18,027, families in the low-to-mid range pay around $15,810, middle-income families pay about $22,139, families in the mid-to-high range pay approximately $24,714, and higher-income families pay roughly $32,777.

Azimuth ranks Simmons University #976 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Simmons University meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and federal aid. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Merit scholarships may also be available; prospective students should review the [financial aid page](https://www.simmons.edu/admission/financial-aid) for current policies and application requirements.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,840, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,772; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Simmons University's median four-year earnings of $73,823, median federal debt of $24,840 projects to a monthly payment of about $281 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Simmons University earn median 4-year earnings of $73,823, placing Simmons University in the 74.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Simmons University #386 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The earnings profile reflects Simmons University's concentration in health-related fields, where demand and compensation remain strong across the Boston region and nationally. The institution's program portfolio is anchored by health sciences.

Nursing is the largest program with 164 graduates, followed by Biopsychology with 27 graduates. The Psychology, General program graduates 26 students earning median 4-year earnings of $51,474, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field.

Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $76,569 at 1.4x benchmark, while Social Work with 19 graduates earns $62,992 at 1.2x benchmark. This program mix — concentrated in Health — supports consistent earnings outcomes and positions graduates for stable, in-demand career pathways in healthcare and related professions.