Published cost of attendance is $63,460. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,027, middle-income families pay around $22,139, higher-income families pay approximately $32,777.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $63,460 |
| Tuition and Fees | $46,874 |
| Room and Board | $17,618 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$38,195 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $25,265 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,027 |
| $30–48k | $15,810 |
| $48–75k | $22,139 |
| $75–110k | $24,714 |
| $110k+ | $32,777 |
Published cost of attendance is $63,460. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $18,027, middle-income families pay around $22,139, higher-income families pay approximately $32,777. Azimuth ranks Simmons University #976 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 31.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,840; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $23,772. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,823, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $281 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
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. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 26 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,474. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 23 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $76,569. Social Work reports 19 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,992. Political Science and Government reports 19 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,069.
