In its 2026 America’s Best Colleges for Women rankings, Newsweek named Simmons University a top women-centered institution in Massachusetts. Simmons is also among the best 50 colleges/universities nationally for women (#49).
According to Newsweek, “The college experience should empower every student to reach their full potential, and for women, that means attending an institution that prioritizes leadership opportunities, equitable pay practices, campus safety, and meaningful pathways to success … This comprehensive ranking evaluates US colleges across four critical categories: leadership, pay and policies, safety, and opportunity.”