YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
At Simmons, we prepare you for life’s work. Your life’s work is more than just a job or profession. It’s where your talents, your passions, and your potential meet. It’s how you engage with and enrich your relationships, your community, and the world. Just as your life’s work is more than your job, a Simmons education is more than just career preparation. Here you'll explore your interests with rigorous courses and thoughtful discussions, have life-changing experiences, and make friends who will be with you for the rest of your life. Beyond our campus, you’ll find all of Boston open to you. You'll have access to internships, clinical placements, job opportunities, countless social and cultural events and institutions, and everything else that a big city can offer. Most importantly, you'll get to see how your work and passion can make the world work better. So take in the lights, lose yourself in the library or labs, or just relax on the quad. It's all part of your journey.
A Women-Centered Education FOS TERING E XCELLENCE THROUGH OPPORTUNIT Y Joining Simmons means joining a group of likeminded people committed to community, social justice, and making the world work better. Since our founding as a women’s college, our students have challenged traditional gender norms. Today, our community welcomes all marginalized genders, including students who live and identify as women or who do not fit into the gender binary, but feel they belong in our undergraduate womencentered community.
To help you grow and develop as a leader, we believe it’s important to immerse and engage you in programming, scholarship, and activism that broadens your worldview. At Simmons, this can take the form of conferences, speaker programs, mentorships, internships, research opportunities, and more. To this same end, we have also broadened the scope of our academic curricula and community outreach to reflect and be informed by the intersections of race, class, ethnicity, and gender identity.
“Simmons helped me develop the essential skill of taking myself and my work as a writer seriously and prioritizing it. There were such incredible resources available to me, and I got to work with mentors who continue to influence my work and career.” M ACK ENZI L EE ‘ 14 M FA N E W Y O R K T I M E S B E S T- S E L L I N G A U T H O R
“Building women leaders builds a better world.” CHINYERE NNENNA FREELON ‘ 79 G R A M M Y- N O M I N A T E D J A Z Z V O C A L I S T , C O M P O S E R , A C T R E S S , P L AY W R I G H T, A N D A W A R D -W I N N I N G P O D C A S T E R
“I chose Simmons because I wanted a worldclass, women-centered education in the heart of Boston. Simmons prepared me for my career in business and public service and to cut my own path in a professional world dominated by men.” S E N AT O R H A R R I E T T E L . C H A N D L E R ‘ 8 3 M B A M A S S A C H U S E T T S S TAT E S E N AT O R , 1 S T W O R C E S T E R D I S T R I C T
Simmons at a Glance S T U D EN T B O DY
1,788
4,539
6,327
39%
38%
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENTS
TOTAL STUDENTS
STUDENTS OF COLOR
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
49
30
91%
STATES REPRESENTED
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
OF FIRST-YEARS LIVE ON CAMPUS
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 7 S TAT S
3.84
1220-1400
27-32
90%
100%
AVERAGE GPA (WEIGHTED)
MIDDLE 50% SAT*
MIDDLE 50% ACT*
OF ADMITTED STUDENTS APPLIED WITHOUT TEST SCORES
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS
75%
35+
90+
FULL-TIME FACULTY ARE WOMEN
MAJORS AND PROGRAMS
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
223
15
7:1
FULL-TIME FACULTY
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
F A C U LT Y & A C A D E M I C S
SOCIAL LIFE & ACTIVITIES
CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS
9
15
RESIDENCE HALLS
COLLEGES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
5
70+
COLLEGES OF THE FENWAY
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
100%
93%
92%
9
300K
OF SIMMONS STUDENTS COMPLETE AN INTERNSHIP, CLINICAL, RESEARCH PROJECT, OR INDEPENDENT STUDY
OF SIMMONS GRADS ARE EMPLOYED IN A FIELD RELATED TO THEIR MAJOR OR PROGRAM**
OF SIMMONS GRADS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION**
DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN BOSTON
* of students who chose to submit test scores ** of students who responded to our First Destinations Survey
Academics “The faculty at Simmons have been incredible, displaying kindness and a genuine desire to see their students succeed academically while also caring for their overall wellbeing. Choosing Simmons was undoubtedly the best decision I could have made for my college education.” E VA PIERN A S ' 2 3
PL ANNING FOR SUCCESS Studying at Simmons means you’ll work closely with dedicated faculty and engage with the Boston community, all while applying your unique combination of passions and skills to help make the world work better. Our core curriculum helps you develop skills that employers value, in order to excel early in your career. As you move through your time at Simmons you’ll develop: • Writing and critical thinking skills. • Leadership skills customized to your chosen career path. • Real-world skills for career and life planning anchored in financial independence. And finally, as a culmination of your Simmons academic experience, you'll embark on a capstone project. The capstone enables you to bring together everything you’ve learned in your major and general education courses and apply it to a project with realworld implications and impact.
Faculty F A C U LT Y W H O K N O W Y O U R N A M E Our professors are thought leaders and award winners, researchers and professionals in their field. And when they say their door is open, they mean it! At Simmons, you'll get to know your professors on a one-on-one basis. They'll support and guide you through your academic journey and beyond, and you'll find there are ample opportunities not only to talk with them and learn from their expertise but also to tackle problems, projects, and research right alongside them.
T H E S U M M E R U N D E R G R A D U AT E RESEARCH PROGRAM AT S I M M O N S ( S U R P A S S ) In the SURPASs program, you can apply to work with a faculty member on a paid and mentored summer research or creative experience. During the program, you'll develop a project focus, objectives, timeline, and budget, along with a detailed mentoring plan. Past project topics have ranged from chemical engineering and laboratory research to urban archival work. simmons.edu/go/surpass
“The faculty are so understanding and helpful. They care about me as an individual.” A M A R ACH U K WU I Y KE-UZO NWA ‘ 2 5
“Simmons is really unique because you can talk directly to your professors and know them as people.” KIKI REG AN ' 2 3
Careers & Internships “Simmons has fostered an environment that challenges students to engage in the world around us and encourages us to make it better, not just upon graduation, but as we’re learning along the way, and I wanted to be a part of that community.” K YLIE COLLINS ‘ 22, ‘ 23MPP
OUR STUDENTS I N T E R N AT
OUR GRADS GET H I R E D AT
• Boston Ballet
• Amazon
• Boston Children's Hospital
• The Boston Globe
• CBS Radio & TV • Disney Radio
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Joslin Diabetes Clinic
• Fidelity Investments
• Harvard Medical School
• HubSpot
• Houghton Mifflin & Co.
• L.L. Bean
• Inc. Magazine
• Lockheed Martin
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Mass General Hospital
• Massachusetts Governor's Office
• New England Aquarium
• Museum of Science • Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
• Converse
• Museum of Fine Arts • Novartis • Pricewaterhouse Coopers • Reebok • Twitter
• State Street
• U.S. State Department
• and more!
• and more!
Scholarships & Programs MERIT SCHOL ARSHIPS At Simmons, we want to reward your academic success! Our merit scholarships for first-year students range from $19,000 per year up to full tuition for your entire time at Simmons. You are automatically qualified for merit scholarships based on your academic record when you submit your admission application. One of our top awards, the Leadership Award, recognizes academic achievement and leadership excellence. Recipients will participate in leadership opportunities and our world-renowned Women's Leadership Conference, which brings together inspirational speakers from around the world.
“I am a first-generation college student, so there was not a lot of money available for me to attend college. Simmons provided a great financial aid package, which made my undergraduate education possible.” D EB O R A ED O UA R D ' 24
simmons.edu/go/ug-scholarships
HONORS PROGRAM Join a community of scholars where professors bring their own research and community engagement into the classroom to create intellectual settings that challenge Honors students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible. The Honors program is for motivated students of any and all majors. Please apply (including essays) by your application deadline and no later than February 1st. simmons.edu/go/honors
BONNER COMMUNIT Y LEADERS PROGR AM The Bonner program is open to first-year students with federal work-study as part of their financial aid package. It combines work-study with a $2,000 stipend and community service work, leadership trainings and meetings, and two service trips over their first and second years at Simmons. We encourage you to apply by our Priority Deadline of February 1. Our final deadline is June 21. simmons.edu/go/bonner
Student Engagement & Social Life “What I love the most about Simmons is how involved our student body is. There are always student-led organizations creating new events and activities for students to take part in and it has been amazing to be a part of it all!” K AY L A Z A R E L L A ‘ 2 1
SOME OF OUR 70+ CLU B S & O RG A N IZ AT I O N S
H E A LT H , WELLNESS, AND R E C R E AT I O N
DORM LIFE
• Asian Students Association (ASA)
• Counseling
• Black Student Organization (BSO)
• Health Center
LLCs create a rich educational living experience that complements learning and helps build a sense of belonging on campus.
• Campus Activities Board
• Fit at Simmons • On-Campus Nutritionist • Safer Sex Express
Living and Learning Communities (LLC)
• First Generation
• Like Minds Coalition
• Violence Prevention & Education
• Model UN
• Wellness Ambassadors
• Organization Latino América (OLA)
Intramural Sports
• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
• Simmons University Dance Company
• Basketball
• Trans & Nonbinary
• Dodgeball
• Class Council
• Sirens (a cappella) • Student Government Association (SGA) • Trans and Nonbinary Coalition (TaNC)
• Kickball • Rugby • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Volleyball
• Honors
Bridge Program This summer program offers BIPOC students an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the community. It extends into the BIPOC LLC.
Athletics HOME OF THE SHARKS Simmons University is a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and an associate member in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). We count Tufts, MIT, Wellesley, and Brandeis among our rivals.
AT H L E T I C F A C I L I T I E S Daly Field is our environmentally sustainable athletic complex. It features six NCAA doubles tennis courts, softball field with clay pitching circle, field hockey, soccer, and lacrosse fields. The William J. Holmes Sports and Fitness Center, located on our residence campus, houses our weight rooms and cardiovascular equipment, dance studio, swimming pool, indoor running area, and hardwood courts for volleyball.
9 NCA A DIVISION III TEAMS • Cross Country
• Softball
• Field Hockey • Lacrosse
• Swimming and Diving
• Rowing
• Tennis
• Soccer
• Volleyball
“Being a student-athlete means being dedicated to both your sport and your academics. You form a family through athletics. Everyone supports each other on the field and in the classroom. I have learned how to work with a team, hold myself accountable, and how to persevere when things get hard.” MADDIE BECK WITH ' 23
Softball 2023 GNAC Champions and 2023 Regional Coaching Staff of the Year Three GNAC Runner-Up Teams— Field Hockey, Volleyball, Swimming and Diving 77 Academic All-Conference Recipients between the GNAC and NEWMAC
One Simmons
Colleges of the Fenway
A C A M P U S T H AT W O R K S
THE CO LLEG E CO NNEC TI O N
Through the One Simmons project, the last several years have seen comprehensive updates and modernization of nearly all campus facilities, including a brand-new science center with cutting-edge nursing simulation labs, classrooms, and other lab spaces. We’ve also added modernized and colorful study and lounge spaces, a new multicultural center, new media center, and a maker space.
The Colleges of the Fenway is a collaborative of five neighboring colleges and universities in the Fenway area, including: • Simmons University • Emmanuel College • Massachusetts College of Art and Design • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Wentworth Institute of Technology
THE LIVING AND LE ARNING CENTER The final stage of the One Simmons project is the construction of the living and learning center. This new residence tower will provide a modern, contemporary, and elegant 1,100-bed residence, a brand new athletic center, and new dining facilities for our students. Estimated to be completed by fall 2026. simmons.edu/go/one-simmons
C R O S S - R E G I S T R AT I O N With thousands of courses, two COF minors, and the opportunity to complete a minor on another campus through cross-registration, the possibilities to enhance your academic experience are endless.
CLUBS , SPORTS , AND E VENTS The COF hosts yearly events like block parties, carnivals, movie nights, intramural sports, and fitness classes. All the clubs and organizations of each of the five COF member institutions are open to you. colleges-fenway.org
Boston “Learning at Simmons doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom, it continues as you travel through the city. Attending school in the heart of Boston gives you access to the latest ideas, trends, and technology. No other place offers such a wide range of opportunities in such an exciting location!” K AY L E E D O W ‘ 2 1
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Shops at Landmark Center
Longwood Medical Area Target
Fenway Park
Museum of Fine Arts The Fens
Symphony Hall (BSO)
Whole Foods Huntington Avenue
Boylston Street
Bobo Café
(Bubble Tea)
Massachusetts Avenue
Majors Accounting Biochemistry Biology • Environmental Science track Black Studies Business & Management Chemistry Communications • Graphic Design track • Journalism track • Integrated Media track Computer Science Data Science & Analytics Economics Engineering* Exercise Science Finance Gender & Sexuality Studies History Humanities Information Technology Literature Marketing Mathematical Sciences Neuroscience Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Nutrition & Wellness Physical Therapy* Physics
Simmons Edge ACCELERATED PATHWAYS Political Science • International Relations track Psychology Public Health Public Relations & Marketing Communications Retail Management Social Work Sociology Spanish Language & Culture Web Design & Development Writing * see Simmons Edge to the right
The newly announced Simmons Edge provides all entering undergraduate students with a clear, accessible, and affordable path to a graduate degree, accelerating your pathway to career success. Pre-Law/Pre-Med Advising Pre-professional advising is available for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in law or careers in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, or veterinary medicine.
Earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as 4 years. • BA in Economics, Political Science, or Sociology and MPP (Master in Public Policy) • BS in Public Health and MPH (Master of Public Health) • BS in Computer Science or Information Technology and MS in Library & Information Science • BSW and MSW (Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work)
4+1 Earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as 5 years. • BA or BS in Public Health and MPH (Master in Public Health) (program is 4+1.5 years) • BS in Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, or Public Health and MS in Nutrition & Health Promotion • BSN and MSN (Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing) • BSW and MSW (Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work)
3+3
Minors
Earn a bachelor’s and a doctorate degree in as little as 6 years.
In addition to the following, most majors are also offered as minors: Art Art Administration Cinema & Media Studies Entrepreneurship Gender History Health Care Management Health Humanities Law & Justice Literature & Writing Migration Studies (COF)
3+1
Organizational Studies Performing Arts (COF) Public Policy Studies Scientific Computation Social Media Spanish for Health Professionals (COF) Statistics Sustainability Studies (COF)
• BS in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (3+3 is accelerated, a 4+3 option is also available)
3+2 (dual bachelors of science) Earn a bachelor’s in a STEM field from Simmons University and a bachelor’s in Engineering from one of our partner institutions. • BS in a STEM field and BS in Engineering from Columbia University, or Washington University, St. Louis
4+4 Earn a Bachelor of Science from Simmons University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George's University School of Medicine.
Apply Application Requirements • High school transcript • Teacher recommendation • Counselor recommendation
Apply for Free with Common App Apply to multiple schools at once with one application: commonapp.org
• College essay
Admission Checklist Visit Join us for a tour and info session or open house to see if Simmons feels like the right place for you.
Craft Your Essay
• Optional: Test scores (SAT and ACT). TOEFL is required if English is not your native language.
This is a chance for us to get to know you beyond your application.
Deadlines
Be yourself, and don’t forget to proofread!
NOVEMBER 1 Early Action I Priority Nursing
JANUARY 10 Boston Scholarship
(For priority consideration for nursing, it is strongly recommended applying by this date.)
FEBRUARY 1 Regular Decision FAFSA Deadline Bonner Priority Deadline
DECEMBER 1 Early Action II
JUNE 21 Bonner Final Deadline
Tuition & Fees (for the 2023–2024 academic year)
NON-NURSING TUITION
$44,208
HOUSING & MEAL PLAN
$17,104
Request Transcripts (and decide if you will submit test scores) Transcripts can sometimes take a while to reach us, so request that they be sent early to avoid any delays. Test scores are optional.
Identify Recommenders Ask your college counselor and a teacher to write a letter of recommendation for you.
Submit Your Application Go to commonapp.org to use the Common Application.
NURSING TUITION
$48,438
Financial Aid 100%
$32,000
OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
OUR AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE
UP TO $30,000 IN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS AT TIME OF ADMISSION
Schedule an Interview While we don’t require an interview, we encourage you to schedule one to get your personal questions answered.
File Your FAFSA For the best aid package, file your FAFSA using our school code 002208 at studentaid.gov.
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