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Simmons College of Kentucky

Private nonprofit 2-year · Louisville, Kentucky · 481 undergradsHBCUAmerican BaptistTest-optional

Admission10 in 10 get in100% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$15,517a year · sticker $26,700
Completion rate
27%
finish within 3 years
Earnings 10 years in$29,057median per year
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Simmons College of Kentucky is a private nonprofit 2-year college in Louisville, Kentucky with 481 undergraduates. It admits 100% of applicants, costs an average of $15,517 a year after grants and graduates 27% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Simmons College of Kentucky acceptance rate and admissions

Simmons College of Kentucky admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Simmons College of Kentucky tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$13,619
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$12,850
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$26,700
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$15,517

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,517 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,183 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$15,517
$30,001 to $48,000Not reported
$48,001 to $75,000Not reported
$75,001 to $110,000Not reported
Over $110,000Not reported

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Simmons College of Kentucky's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Simmons College of Kentucky graduation rate, earnings and debt

27%
finished within 3 years
64%
came back for year two
65%
get a Pell Grant
  • 27% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
  • Former students earned a median of $29,057 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).

Earnings compared

Simmons College of Kentucky$29,057
Kentucky median, private nonprofit 2-year$29,057
U.S. median, private nonprofit 2-year$45,324

Simmons College of Kentucky majors and what graduates earn

Simmons College of Kentucky awarded bachelor's degrees in 7 fields recently.

All 7 majors at Simmons College of Kentucky
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Business administration8n/an/an/a
Public relations and advertising6n/an/an/a
Bible/Biblical Studies2n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General1n/an/an/a
Social Sciences, Other1n/an/an/a
Music1n/an/an/a
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Students and location

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Simmons College of Kentucky?

Simmons College of Kentucky admitted 100% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Simmons College of Kentucky cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $13,619. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,517 a year in 2024-25.

Is Simmons College of Kentucky test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Simmons College of Kentucky reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Simmons College of Kentucky?

27% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.

How much do Simmons College of Kentucky graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $29,057 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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More: all colleges in Kentucky · colleges in Louisville · Simmons College of Kentucky on the College Scorecard

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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