Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students
Cost of attendance (COA) is a college's total estimated costs for one year including tuition, mandatory fees, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. Estimated costs are tailored to each student and depend on several factors, including student type, academic program, and housing plans. While the cost of attendance provides an estimate of the expenses for one year, it is also used to determine each student's eligibility for financial aid, such as grants and loans. Federal law defines the expenses that colleges must include in calculating cost of attendance.
At Simmons, we know that paying for a private college education is a significant investment in your future. Our goal is to help make it as manageable for you and your family as we are able.
2026–2027 Cost of Attendance by Student Type
The figures for each student type represent the estimated full cost of a Simmons education - before considering financial aid.
The estimated Cost of Attendance is based on full-time enrollment (12+ credits) for the Fall and Spring semesters.
On Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $52,930
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: $18,960
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total On Campus Cost of Attendance: $77,060
Off Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $52,930
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$15,440
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total Off Campus Cost of Attendance: $73,540
At Home Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $52,930
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$3,360
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total At Home Cost of Attendance: $61,460
*These costs are estimates and based on certain data items (Example: Housing & Food is based on student rent data and USDA food costs for 3 meals per day).
The estimated Cost of Attendance is based on full-time enrollment (12+ credits) for the Fall and Spring semesters.
On Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $48,308
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: $18,960
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total On Campus Cost of Attendance: $72,438
Off Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $48,308
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$15,440
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total Off Campus Cost of Attendance: $68,918
At Home Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $48,308
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$3,360
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total At Home Cost of Attendance: $56,838
*These costs are estimates and based on certain data items (Example: Housing & Food is based on student rent data and USDA food costs for 3 meals per day).
The estimated Cost of Attendance is based on full-time enrollment (12 credits) for the Fall and Spring semesters. Tuition is charged at a rate of $1,654 per credit.
On Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $39,696
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: $18,960
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total On Campus Cost of Attendance: $63,826
Off Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $39,696
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$15,440
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total Off Campus Cost of Attendance: $60,306
At Home Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $39,696
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$3,360
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total At Home Cost of Attendance: $48,226
*These costs are estimates and based on certain data items (Example: Housing & Food is based on student rent data and USDA food costs for 3 meals per day).
The estimated Cost of Attendance is based on full-time enrollment (12 credits) for the Fall and Spring semesters. Tuition is charged at a rate of $1,510 per credit.
On Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $36,240
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: $18,960
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total On Campus Cost of Attendance: $60,370
Off Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $36,240
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$15,440
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total Off Campus Cost of Attendance: $56,850
At Home Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $36,240
- Fees: $1,340
- Housing & Food: *$3,360
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
- Transportation: *$850
Total At Home Cost of Attendance: $44,770
*These costs are estimates and based on certain data items (Example: Housing & Food is based on student rent data and USDA food costs for 3 meals per day).
The estimated Cost of Attendance is based on half-time enrollment (8 credits) for the Fall and Spring semesters. Tuition is charged at a rate of $500 per credit.
Off-Campus Cost of Attendance
- Tuition: $8,000
- Housing & Food: *$15,440
- Books & Supplies: *$1,280
- Personal: *$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance: $26,420
*These costs are estimates and based on certain data items (Example: Housing & Food is based on student rent data and USDA food costs for 3 meals per day).