When Simmons Leads, the World Works Better
For more than a century, Simmons University has been empowering students to explore their interests, shape lives of purpose, and build a more just world.
We are leaders. We are activists. We are trailblazers. Join us.
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A Place to Belong
Be inspired and motivated every day at Simmons. Take part in eye-opening, inclusive discussions in spaces where you can share your voice without hesitation. Work closely with faculty and peers on meaningful work in the classroom and in the community. Start to define and design your future.
Your greatest growth — as a student, person, ally, and changemaker — will come from the freedom and confidence to be exactly who you are. You’ll have that opportunity at Simmons.
Simmons provides the resources and support necessary to make your college experience unique to your needs and dreams.
- Saloni Kumar '23, Simmons Woman on Campus
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Simmons at a Glance
100%
of first year students receive financial assistance1
#14
Best Women’s College in America as ranked by Niche for 20222
89%
of Simmons graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation3
Living at Simmons
City of Boston
We are surrounded by the art, culture, industries, and opportunities of Boston. As part of the Colleges of the Fenway — a consortium of five local colleges and universities — you can join events and activities with students from nearby schools.
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Residential Campus
Simmons vibrant campus life is designed to help you grow, thrive, and feel at home in our close community of over 1,700 undergraduate students.
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Clubs and Organizations
Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind or a way to speak out for social justice, you can become part of something greater in 70+ student clubs and organizations.
What stood out about Simmons to me was most definitely the community and the network of connections despite the smaller size… it felt like home already.
- Bella Yee '24
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Learning at Simmons
The Academic Experience
Explore your interests and make life-changing connections through rigorous classes, thoughtful discussions, and real-world experiences.
The Simmons academic experience is completely customizable and interdisciplinary, so you can create a learning path that’s all your own. Whatever focus areas you choose, we will prepare you to think critically, solve challenges, and drive progress.
- Follow Your Passions - You can choose from 60+ majors and 100+ minors to dive deep into an area of focus, explore new subjects, and combine academic areas in unconventional ways.
- Learn from Experts - We have an 9:1 student to faculty ratio, which means you can develop close connections with faculty who are leaders in their fields and mentors in the classroom.
- Start Your Life's Work - Build the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the career of your dreams — 100% of Simmons students complete internships, clinicals, fieldwork, or research projects.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
You will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships of up to $27,000 when you apply to Simmons. While most of our scholarships do not require a separate application, our competitive full-tuition scholarships do. These include:
- The Boston Scholarship: This four-year, full-tuition scholarship is designed to provide opportunities for local Boston high school students to achieve success at the college level and beyond.
- The Kotzen Scholarship: This competitive merit award recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative Simmons education, and covers full tuition, room and board, and more.
We are dedicated to making the Simmons experience accessible for our students — 100% of first-year students receive financial assistance. Our Student Financial Service counselors are assigned to students and families from day one and will be here for you throughout your time at Simmons.
Student Support
Undergraduate Advising
Find help and mentorship when you need it from faculty advisors, academic departments, and other Simmons support staff.
Student Mentors
Get acclimated to your academic experience with help from Simmons Academic Mentors (SAMs), current students who are here to help throughout your first year.
Career Coaching
Plan for the future with guidance from knowledgeable coaches in our Career Education Center — plus access to resources, workshops, career fairs, and more
Start Your Simmons Journey
Ready to learn more about our community of bold and empowered women? Connect with us to attend an open house or schedule a virtual or in-person tour.
1Data provided by Simmons Student Financial Services
22022 Best Women’s Colleges in America. Niche. Retrieved on September 14, 2021 from https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-womens-colleges
3Reported employment statistics are based on the Simmons University Career Education Center’s survey of the Class of 2020, with a response rate of 56%.