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Simmons College of Kentucky

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Religious affiliation Baptist
Student to faculty ratio 3 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 46%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Louisville, Kentucky, Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Simmons College of Kentucky is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 3-to-1, Simmons College of Kentucky emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Simmons College of Kentucky is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Simmons College of Kentucky do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Association for Biblical Higher Education
  • HBCU

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,390

Cost of attendance at Simmons College of Kentucky in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $10,481
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,390

Cost of attendance at Simmons College of Kentucky in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average $21,663
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Simmons College of Kentucky received on average $5,935 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,935
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 56% $4,442 $22,209
Other Federal Grant 9 100% $4,450 $40,051
State Grant/Scholarships 3 33% $2,453 $7,360
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 3 33% $2,000 $6,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 9 100% $5,935 $53,411

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Simmons College of Kentucky students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Simmons College of Kentucky students is 25.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.6%.

25.8%

  • African American 23.3% 7 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Simmons College of Kentucky provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Simmons College of Kentucky offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic