The main campus of Simmons Institute is in Syracuse, New York (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Simmons Institute offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to funeral and mortuary science.
Simmons Institute admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, Simmons Institute had 105 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Simmons is a single purpose institute offering the highest quality program of Funeral Service Education. We do our utmost to prepare students in embalming sciences, funeral directing arts, and business management for membership in a vocation of service."
More complete details are provided below.
Simmons Institute Of Funeral Service
1828 South Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
General Phone: (315) 475-5142
Admissions Phone: (315) 475-5142
Financial Aid Phone: (315) 475-5142
http://www.simmonsinstitute.com
Simmons Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 31 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for Simmons Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 31 | 1 |
In 2005, Simmons Institute had a total enrollment of 105 students (86 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 79% |
| North Dakota | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Syracuse, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (315) 475-5142
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Simmons Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1083700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (315) 475-5142
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simmons Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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