Simmons College of Kentucky Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Simmons College of Kentucky is a private university in Louisville, Kentucky, enrolling about 481 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (46.8%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,398
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,434 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 481 88.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 46.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 14
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 593
- Applicants (IPEDS): 280
- Room & Board: $10,664 annual estimate
Simmons College of Kentucky: what the data shows
Common questions about Simmons College of Kentucky, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Simmons College of Kentucky?
Simmons College of Kentucky is located in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40203-3322).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky public or private?
Simmons College of Kentucky is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Simmons College of Kentucky cost?
Published tuition: $16,398.
Average net price after aid: $18,434.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,434 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $65,592.
How hard is it to get into Simmons College of Kentucky?
Admission rate: 100.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 14.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Simmons College of Kentucky?
Total enrollment: 481 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 593 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky?
150%-time completion rate: 13.73%.
First-year retention: 63.9%.
What do graduates of Simmons College of Kentucky earn?
Median earnings: $22,732 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
41.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Simmons College of Kentucky known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (9 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (8 completions)
- International and Intercultural Communication (6 completions)
- Bible/Biblical Studies (2 completions)
- 00.0300 (1 completions)
- Social Sciences, Other (1 completions)
- Music, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 13.73%; net price $18,434. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,398
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Simmons College of Kentucky was $16,398.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,434
2024 Value
In 2024 Simmons College of Kentucky had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,434.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,736 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,434 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$65,592 4-Year Tuition
$10,664 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,062 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$112,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Simmons College of Kentucky.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Simmons College of Kentucky was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Simmons College of Kentucky in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,620 | $4,620 | — |
| 2014 | $4,620 | $4,620 | $3,605 |
| 2015 | $5,330 | $5,330 | $698 |
| 2016 | $5,310 | $5,310 | $9,390 |
| 2017 | $5,310 | $5,310 | $7,577 |
| 2018 | $5,310 | $5,310 | $5,717 |
| 2019 | $6,390 | $6,390 | $3,394 |
| 2020 | $6,990 | $6,990 | $7,392 |
| 2021 | $16,390 | $16,390 | $8,648 |
| 2022 | $16,398 | $16,398 | $17,530 |
| 2023 | $16,398 | $16,398 | $19,960 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100.00% Acceptance Rate
280 Total Applicants
275 Students Admitted
169 First-Time Students Enrolled
61.45% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 14
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Simmons College of Kentucky reported total enrollment of about 481 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%), and White (25.2%). About 41.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Simmons College of Kentucky in 2024 is 481 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 593 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 46.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
2.56% 100% Completion Time
13.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 2.56% of students graduating from Simmons College of Kentucky completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 56% male / 44% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- International and Intercultural Communication: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Simmons College of Kentucky.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Simmons College of Kentucky.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 9 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 8 completions
3. International and Intercultural Communication: 6 completions
4. Bible/Biblical Studies: 2 completions
5. 00.0300: 1 completions
6. Social Sciences, Other: 1 completions
7. Music, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Simmons College of Kentucky.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Simmons College of Kentucky graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Simmons College of Kentucky from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,126
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,030
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Simmons College of Kentucky is a private non-profit institution located in Louisville, KY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, International and Intercultural Communication. Enrollment is approximately 481 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%), White (25.2%). The admission rate is 100.00%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 14. The 150%-time completion rate is 13.73%. Approximately 41.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Louisville, KY 40203-3322
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.73% graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simmons College of Kentucky located?
Simmons College of Kentucky is located in Louisville, KY.
What is Simmons College of Kentucky's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Simmons College of Kentucky is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 280 applicants and 275 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Simmons College of Kentucky cost?
Reported tuition is $16,398 and average net price is $18,434 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,664 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Simmons College of Kentucky?
Simmons College of Kentucky reports undergraduate enrollment of about 593 students, Black or African American (46.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Simmons College of Kentucky?
About 46.9% of students at Simmons College of Kentucky are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Simmons College of Kentucky?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Simmons College of Kentucky reports midpoint ACT about 14.
What is the graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky?
The 150%-time completion rate is 13.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky public or private?
Simmons College of Kentucky is a private nonprofit institution located in Louisville, KY.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky an HBCU?
Yes. Simmons College of Kentucky is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky a tribal college?
No. Simmons College of Kentucky is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Simmons College of Kentucky a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Simmons College of Kentucky does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.2%).
Is Simmons College of Kentucky religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Simmons College of Kentucky: American Baptist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Louisville, Kentucky city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.