Outcomes at Simmons
Graduation Rate
72.34%
Transfer-out Rate
23.10%
Retention Rate
85.00%
The graduation rate at Simmons University is 72.34% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 285 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 394 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 62.50%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.10% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 85% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Simmons University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Simmons University. 285 students have completed and 91 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 1 student still enrolled and 17 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 394 | 394 |
| Completers | 285 (72.34%) | 285 |
| Transfer-out | 91 (23.10%) | 91 |
| Still Enrolled | 1 (0.25%) | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 17 (4.31%) | 17 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 256 students have completed in 4 years and additional 24 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 256 (64.97%) |
0 (-) |
256 (64.97%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 24 (6.09%) |
0 (-) |
24 (6.09%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 5 (1.27%) |
0 (-) |
5 (1.27%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72.34% (285/394) | - (0/0) | 72.34% (285/394) |
| Asian | 81.48% (44/54) | - (0/0) | 81.48% (44/54) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 64.00% (16/25) | - (0/0) | 64.00% (16/25) |
| Hispanic | 78.26% (18/23) | - (0/0) | 78.26% (18/23) |
| White | 69.60% (174/250) | - (0/0) | 69.60% (174/250) |
| Two or More Race | 77.78% (14/18) | - (0/0) | 77.78% (14/18) |
| Unknown | 57.14% (4/7) | - (0/0) | 57.14% (4/7) |