Admission & Financial Aid

We are a community of learners, scholars, activists, and stewards of our planet. You’ll discover, evolve and merge with a new kind of confidence. So, what are you waiting for? Join the Simmons community by applying today.

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Join the dynamic Simmons community

Since our founding as a women’s college, our students have challenged traditional gender norms. Our undergraduate women-centered community welcomes students from marginalized genders, including those who identify as women or do not fit into the gender binary. The Simmons story is one of growth, innovation, and a solid foundation - fueled by on-the-ground and online enrollment, and investments in its campus and technology.

Our admission team looks for students who are intellectually curious, show potential for growth and leadership, and who will thrive at Simmons. When you apply to Simmons, you’re automatically reviewed for merit scholarships. We award these scholarships based on academic performance, leadership and involvement, community service, and your college essay. There are also full tuition scholarships that require separate applications and review process.

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In Person Tours

Curious about life at Simmons University? You can schedule an information session and tour of our campus.

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Applying to Simmons

So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've checked the requirements and deadlines, maybe even come for a visit...now you're ready to apply!

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Tuition & Financial Aid

When choosing a college, you should not only consider the cost, but also the expected return on your investment. At Simmons, 100% of first-year students receive financial assistance.

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Admitted Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Simmons! We can’t wait for you to join our community.

Admitted Students

Our Students

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International Students Find Belonging at Simmons

In honor of International Students Day, we spoke to Simmons students Madinabonu Abdullaeva ’25 and Jisu Hyeon ’25MS about what led them to Simmons, what it means to study internationally, and their future goals.


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Student in Health and Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Accelerated 3+3 Program Publishes Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal

Amoli Vad ’28 has published her first paper in a peer-reviewed journal. We spoke with Vad about what inspired her research and why she chose the 3+3 accelerated program at Simmons.


Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28, dressed in a daredevil costume

Celebrating Trans Awareness Week with Simmons Undergraduate, Journalist, and Comics Fan

First year student Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28 reflects on the benefits of a women’s-centered institution for trans, queer, and nonbinary students.


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Incoming Simmons Undergrad Selected for Journalism Initiative

Incoming Simmons student Tristie-Mattea Ortiz ’28 was accepted into the Youth Arts Journalism Initiative Class of 2024, a project sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Connecticut.


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Exercise Science Student Interns at Boston Children's Hospital

Caroline Aspinwall ’24, majoring in Health and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology, shares details about her internship experience at Boston Children’s Hospital.


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STEM Student Receives Research Scholarship from American Chemical Society

Biochemistry major and Literature and Writing minor Reagan Cleversey ’26 received the competitive James Flack Norris / Theodore William Richards Summer Research Scholarship from the American Chemical Society. She spoke with us about her passion for medicinal chemistry and the importance of mentorship.


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In Non-Profit Leadership Role, Incoming Student Empowers Girls

Incoming student Kaylee Richard is the program director of Girls at Work, “a non-profit after-school program that uses power tools and the Socratic method to empower girls.”


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Accelerated Degree Student Presents Poster on ChatGPT at Technical Symposium

Raneem Emad Amer Mousa ’25 is pursuing the Dual-Degree in Engineering Simmons offers in collaboration with Columbia University. Her research project, “Is ChatGPT the Academic Catalyst We’ve All Been Waiting For?” was accepted for inclusion in the SIGCSE Technical Symposium 2024.


Why Simmons


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Why a women's undergraduate program

There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges. 

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Admitted students

Congratulations! You've been admitted to Simmons University. Check out info for admitted undergraduate students.

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College counselors

For most students, finding the right college is one of the hardest decisions they've ever made. Having a skilled and knowledgeable guide can make all the difference. Find out why Simmons may be the best choice for your students. 

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Meet your admission counselor

The Simmons admission team is here to answer your questions about the admission process, our academic programs, campus life, Boston, or anything else on your mind.

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Majors & minors

Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.

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Boston: the best college town

What's great about Boston? Just about everything! Art, music, history, amazing cultural institutions, the nightlife, Newbury Street — and more than 300,000 other college students.

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Study abroad

Simmons offers a number of international experiences that align with your academic and geographic interests.

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Life at Simmons

Do you have specific questions about the Simmons experience that you feel only a student can answer? We can connect you with a current Simmons student to chat about campus and academic life!