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.
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.
In Person Tours
Curious about life at Simmons University? You can schedule an information session and tour of our campus.
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!
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.
Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Simmons! We can’t wait for you to join our community.
Our Students
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.
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.
From Boston to New York: Simmons 3+2 Engineering Student Accepted to Columbia University
Sophia Moore ’24 is one of the first Simmons students to complete the initial portion of the accelerated 3+2 Engineering program. Having obtained her first bachelor’s degree from Simmons, this fall she will relocate to the New York metropolitan area to pursue her second bachelor’s degree at Columbia University.
Chemistry/Physics Student Accepted into Research Experience at UPenn
Annabelle Hannah ’25, a double-major in Chemistry and Physics, was accepted into the 2024 summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). The 10-week program is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
A Mother Follows Her Child’s Footsteps to a Simmons Education
During high school, Devin Ryan ’21 toured Simmons, where they later majored in Biology. Meanwhile, someone close to Ryan was also inspired by that campus tour: their mother, Misty Neader ’25MSW.
A Multidisciplinary Education: Irish Immersion, State House Internship, and Reproductive Health Research
Sociology major Gracyn Delaune ’24 reflects on her time abroad, impactful internships and research opportunities, her favorite professors and what it is like to attend school in Boston.
Writing Speculative Fiction and Leading from Within
An interview with Tessa Culhane ’24 What are the most impactful things you have done over the last four years? In the last four years, I graduated from Cape Cod Community College with my Associate’s in Business Administration, and will...
Merging a Scholarly Stance with Lived Experience
Africana Studies and Political Science double major Reham Zeroual ’24 discusses her engagement with Student Senate, her favorite courses and professors, as well as her experience as a first-generation college student.
Meet our Woman on Campus
Our Woman on Campus, Saloni Kumar ‘23 takes us around Simmons University giving a closer view of the undergraduate culture of Simmons!
Why Simmons
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.
Admitted students
Congratulations! You've been admitted to Simmons University. Check out info for admitted undergraduate students.
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.
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.
Majors & minors
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
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.
Study abroad
Simmons offers a number of international experiences that align with your academic and geographic interests.
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!