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Simmons College of Kentucky

#1126 in US ranking Louisville, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,700
Tuition & fees
$13,600
Avg. aid
$10,964
Receiving aid
54%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. ACT
14

Outcomes

Graduation rate
14%
Median salary
$26,505
1 yr after graduation

What does Simmons College of Kentucky offer in terms of athletics?

Simmons College of Kentucky reports basketball among its athletic offerings and membership in the National Christian College Athletic Association, or NCCAA. Students interested in competing should confirm the current team roster, season, eligibility rules, and recruiting process directly with athletics.

Varsity competition is different from club sports, intramurals, or informal recreation. An association listing does not establish that every sport is offered in every season, nor does it establish an athletic-scholarship offer for a particular student. Applicants should obtain any financial-aid terms in writing.

What student groups and Associations are available at Simmons College of Kentucky?

The Student Government Association is a named avenue for student representation at Simmons College of Kentucky. Students interested in organizing activities or raising campus concerns can ask how representatives are selected and when the association meets.

Campus reports also identify a drama or theater group, choral groups, and a marching band. Participation requirements and current activity may differ by term. These arts opportunities give applicants more concrete ways to investigate involvement than assuming a small college has the same club roster as a larger university.

Who studies at Simmons College of Kentucky?

Simmons College of Kentucky enrolled 506 students in the reported institutional figures. Its population spans traditional college ages and older adulthood: 296 students were age 25 or above, so applicants should not picture an exclusively 18-to-22-year-old student body.

The reported intake included 145 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 18 transfer-in students. Among reported geographic origins, 88% of students were Kentucky residents and 12% came from other U.S. states. In the separate reported race and ethnicity counts, 225 students were Black or African American and 121 were White. Counts drawn from different reporting categories should not be assumed to describe an identical subgroup.

A reported student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 describes an institution-wide relationship, not a cap on class size or a promise about access to a particular instructor. Course schedules, advising arrangements, and the mix of full- and part-time instructors will matter more to a student's day-to-day experience.

How does student life look like at Simmons College of Kentucky?

Student life at Simmons College of Kentucky takes place within a small, urban institution whose students include both recent school leavers and adults. That mix can affect when students are on campus and how they balance classes with work or other responsibilities.

Reported campus activities include performing arts, basketball, student government, and SimmonsFest. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling. Applicants seeking a particular kind of support should ask about appointment access and hours, especially if they expect to study in the evening or commute. A visit during the hours they would normally attend class may give a more useful sense of gathering spaces and daily activity than an event-day visit alone.

What libraries are available to students at Simmons College of Kentucky?

Simmons College of Kentucky reports one campus library, identified as its Main Library. For students, the key questions are whether its collections and research support meet the needs of their courses and when they can use them.

Students planning substantial library study should check current opening hours and available study space: the library is not reported as providing 24-hour study areas or reservable study rooms. For a research-heavy assignment, ask library staff how to find scholarly articles, obtain materials beyond the on-site collection, and access any licensed resources from off campus.

Simmons College of Kentucky Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

506

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

127

Member of Athletic Associations

NCCAA

Total staff

41 full time, 62 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Simmons College of Kentucky Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 504
Graduate: 2

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 429
Part-time: 77

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 62
Men: 65

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 6
Black or African American: 225
White: 121
Two or more races: 1
Unknown: 128

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Simmons College of Kentucky Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Both––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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