Why Simmons
Simmons University provides the best of many worlds: a close-knit college, a bustling, big-city university and online programs that fit into your life.
Purpose Meets Passion
Simmons students, faculty, staff and alumnae/i have never been afraid to lead. Leading by using education to advance social and economic equity is in our DNA.
Every day, each of our students cultivates the competence, confidence, and courage to lead in critical areas such as the health and library sciences, management, communications, and other STEM fields. Because when you're out in front, you realize just how limitless your opportunities are.
Discover Your Simmons
Simmons for Undergraduate Students
Here you’ll experience our innovative curriculum, which allows you to customize your course of study while you earn your Bachelor's degree. Whether you’re undecided about your major or have already identified your dream career, you’ll find your passion and develop your unique leadership style.
Undergraduate Student Life
You’ll study and live in our small college environment while enjoying all the resources of a major academic hub. You’ll also have easy access to internship possibilities throughout the city (and beyond)!
Simmons for Graduate Students
Our innovative graduate programs allow you to customize your courses of study. You’ll learn through small classes, case-based discussions, experiential learning, research opportunities and seminars.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We are committed to embracing students from all backgrounds and all forms of human uniqueness. Our undergraduate 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 women-centered community.
Our Faculty
Studying at Simmons means you'll work closely with dedicated faculty who are leaders in their fields and mentors in the classroom. 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.
Our Campus
As the University changes to meet the evolving needs of our students, we are ensuring that our physical space also meets those needs.
Our Location
We're right in the heart of Boston, and the city plays a significant role in many of Simmons’ academic and professional offerings. Simmons draws on many of the city’s cultural, historical, economic, scientific, and educational resources to offer an unparalleled student experience.
What will your Simmons story be?
Our Mission and History
For over 120 years, Simmons has put the needs of our students first. Through an education that combines intellectual leadership with professional preparation, we help students lead meaningful lives and build successful careers for the 21st century.
Our Leadership Team
Accessible and accountable, our administration leads by example. And we hold firm to one purpose: to work for you.
Alums Who are Leading the Way
Mackenzi Lee ’14MFA, New York Times Best Selling Author
“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.”
Dr. Adunni Slackman Anderson '73, educational leader and retired school principal
“Leaders are not just defined by titles and positions, they are defined by what they do and how they influence people.”
Senator Harriette L. Chandler ’83MBA, Massachusetts State Senator, 1st Worcester District
“I chose Simmons because I wanted a world-class, 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.”