Simmons College of Kentucky
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 481 students.
About This School
Simmons College of Kentucky is a private nonprofit institution located in Louisville, Kentucky with approximately 481 undergraduate students enrolled. Simmons College of Kentucky has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,434 per year. The graduation rate is 14%.
Simmons College of Kentucky, formerly known as Kentucky Normal Theological Institute, State University at Louisville, and later as Simmons Bible College, is a private, historically black college in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1879, it is the nation's 107th HBCU and is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — with a 34% graduation rate and only 51% of freshmen returning for sophomore year, most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious concern worth weighing carefully. That said, this small HBCU in Louisville serves a specific mission and community, and the net price of roughly $20,000/year is relatively accessible for a private institution. Worth considering if you have a strong personal connection to Simmons' historic Black college identity and a clear plan to stay engaged and supported — but go in with eyes open about the completion numbers.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (481 undergraduates).
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Simmons College of Kentucky
1018 South 7th Street
Louisville, KY 40203-3322
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