Quick Facts

Simmons College was named a "Best College" in its category in the 2006 US News & World Report. Simmons also was included in the 2006 Princeton Review "Best 361 Colleges."

US News & World Report put Simmons in the top tier of schools in its category of masters-level universities in the northern United States.

Character

Four-year, private, non-sectarian undergraduate women's college with a comprehensive liberal arts and professional curriculum
One of New England's most successful undergraduate programs for adult women: the Dorothea Dix Scholars Program
Four graduate professional schools offering programs for women and men in health studies, library and information science, management, and social work, plus nine leading graduate programs in education and liberal arts
MBA program designed specifically for women internationally

Student Body

Approximately 2,000 undergraduate women students, 13% Dix Scholars (adult learners)

More than 2,600 graduate women and men students
Approximately 23% self-reported African American, Latina, Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students; 2% international students
40 states and 39 countries represented

Faculty

169 full-time faculty members, 68% of whom are women
Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Master's degree
Master of Fine Arts
Doctoral degree
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Post-Master's Certificate

Academic Opportunities

More than 50 undergraduate majors and programs, with minors in all departments
Outstanding internships, fieldwork, and research opportunities
Special programs include an honors program, study abroad, integrated undergraduate/graduate programs, and several alumnae/i mentoring programs
Colleges of the Fenway allows cross-registration at five colleges — all within a five-minute walk of campus

Tuition and Fees, 2008-2009

Undergraduate tuition: $29,120
Room and board: $11,500 (for more information, click here)
Graduate tuition varies by program. Click here for more detailed information.

Financial Aid

More than 90% of Simmons first-year students receive some form of financial aid
Academic merit awards available, from $5,000 to full tuition awards, renewable for four years
Scholarships, loans, grants, and Federal Work-Study determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate scholarships and assistantships awarded by program
For more information, click here for Student Financial Services

Calendar

Two semesters: September-December, January-May
Two summer sessions, optional
See current Academic Calendar

Location

Fenway neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Within walking distance of 15 other college campuses
Next door to world-renowned museums, libraries, hospitals, and medical and research facilities

Campus and Facilities

Small college atmosphere infused with university benefits and urban conveniences
Modern learning environments, including faculty and student research facilities, fully equipped science laboratories, media center, and computer labs
Simmons libraries offer wireless network, laptop loans, sophisticated online library service, and "Ask Now" after hours reference service
Private, historic, "quintessential New England" residential campus
State-of-the-art sports center

Technology

High-speed and wireless internet access on main campus and in residence halls
Simmons eLearning (powered by WebCT Vista) with online course materials and chat rooms
Multimedia support for all main campus teaching/learning spaces
Online registration and payment option
And more...

Activities and Athletics

More than 50 student clubs and organizations
Community outreach and service learning programs
Nine NCAA Division III varsity teams
Extensive exercise and activity programs

Health and Safety

Health services available 24/7
Free confidential counseling services
Proven, professional public safety program
Escort-on-request security service between academic and residence campuses
CareCall, a free emergency-notification service

Student Services and Resources

Simmons College libraries
Academic Support Center
Pottruck Technology Resource Center
Holmes Sports and Fitness Center
Career Education Center and Miller/Knopf Career Resource Library (including an online recruiting and career information database)
Fenway Card, a student ID that also functions as a pre-paid service card

Alumnae/i Community

An active network of more than 36,000 alumnae/i across the nation and abroad
Alumnet, an online community for Simmons alumnae/i
More than 650 alumnae volunteers help recruit students across the country and internationally

Accreditation

Simmons College is a private, non-sectarian, four-year college for women with graduate schools and programs for men and women. Simmons College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the American Chemical Society, the American Library Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Council on Social Work Education, the Interstate Certification Compact, and the National League for Nursing and is approved by the American Dietetic Association. All requests for application forms or for information should be addressed to the appropriate program listed here. Statements in the Simmons College catalogs should be taken as the College’s current determination of courses, programs, tuition, and fees as presently established. Admission to specific courses and programs will be dependent upon qualifications of students and the availability of instruction. Simmons College reserves the right to change its courses, programs, tuition, and fees subsequent to the publication of this webpage.