Quick Facts

Simmons College was named a "Best College" in its category in the 2006 US News & World Report. Simmons also was included in the 2006 Princeton Review "Best 361 Colleges."

US News & World Report put Simmons in the top tier of schools in its category of masters-level universities in the northern United States.

Character

Four-year, private, non-sectarian undergraduate women's college with a comprehensive liberal arts and professional curriculum
One of New England's most successful undergraduate programs for adult women. Dix Scholars Program
Co-ed graduate programs in health studies, education, liberal arts, communications management, social work, and library and information science
MBA program designed specifically for women

Student Body

1,938 undergraduate women students
2,840 graduate women and men students
21% self-reported African American, Latina, Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students; 6% international students
44 states and 39 countries represented

Tuition and Fees, 2008-2009

Undergraduate tuition: $29,120
Room and board: $11,500 (for more information, click here)
Graduate tuition varies by program. Click here for more detailed information.

Financial Aid

More than 90% of Simmons first-year students receive some form of financial aid
Academic merit awards available, from $5,000 to full tuition awards, renewable for four years
Scholarships, loans, grants, and Federal Work-Study determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Graduate scholarships and assistantships awarded by program
For more information, click here for Student Financial Services

Faculty

193 full-time faculty members, 70% of whom are women
Student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Master's degree
Doctoral degree

Academic Opportunities

More than 40 undergraduate majors and programs
Outstanding internships, fieldwork, and research opportunities
Several seamless undergraduate-to-graduate programs
Special programs including an honors program, study abroad, and an alumnae/i mentoring program called Success Connection

For Graduate Study, please see:

Calendar

Two semesters: September-December, January-May
Two summer sessions, optional
See current Academic Calendar

Location

Fenway neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Within walking distance of 15 other college campuses
Next door to world-renowned museums, libraries, hospitals, and medical and research facilities
Safe, easy access to public transportation, shopping, and social activities

Campus & Facilities

Small college atmosphere infused with university benefits and urban conveniences
Simmons libraries offer wireless network, laptop loans, sophisticated online library service, and "Ask Now" after hours reference service
Technologically advanced learning environments, including faculty and student research facilities, fully equipped science laboratories, media center, and computer labs
Holmes Sports Center with indoor running track, swimming pool, weight room, and cardio-vascular training

Technology

High-speed and wireless internet access on main campus
E-learning (WebCT) with online course materials and chat rooms
Multimedia support for all main campus teaching/learning spaces
Online registration and payment option

Housing

Private, historic, "quintessential New England" residential campus
Nine residence halls
Four-year housing availability **
All rooms wired for high-speed Internet access and cable TV
Central dining hall and the Quadside Café, a kitchen and snack bar within a convenience store

** Simmons makes every effort to provide accommodations to all of its students who wish to live in on campus housing or college affiliated housing off campus. Students are reminded that housing is offered first to those who have met all housing eligibility requirements, deadlines and completed all financial obligations to the College.

Health and Safety

Health services available 24/7
Free confidential counseling services
Proven, professional public safety program
Escort-on-request security service between academic and residence campuses
CareCall, a free emergency-notification service

Activities and Athletics

More than 50 student clubs and organizations
Community outreach and service learning programs
Eight NCAA Division III varsity teams
Extensive exercise and activity programs

Student Services and Resources

Simmons College libraries
Academic Support Center
Pottruck Technology Resource Center
Holmes Sports and Fitness Center
Career Education Center and Miller/Knopf Career Resource Library (including an online recruiting and career information database)
Sharkcard, a student ID that also functions as a pre-paid service card

Colleges of the Fenway

Six-college collaboration that allows students to cross-register for courses and participate in social and cultural activities at neighboring institutions, including Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Wheelock College. Colleges of the Fenway

Alumnae/i

An active network of more than 36,000 alumnae/i across the nation and abroad
AlumNet, an online community for Simmons alumnae/i
More than 650 alumnae volunteers help recruit students across the country and internationally