Why a Women's Undergraduate Experience?

Benefits of a women-centered experience

Choosing a women’s undergraduate program can open doors that might not seem obvious at first, but will definitely pay off. Don’t be afraid to make a bold, unexpected move on your path to success.

There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges. Students and alumnae/i from women’s undergraduate programs:

• Have more successful careers, hold higher positions, increase their earning power, and find more satisfaction in their work.
• Are more likely to express a goal of influencing the political structure, and to have worked in a local, state, or national campaign.  
• Report higher levels of class participation, active learning, and faculty interaction, resulting in more confident and well-prepared graduates.
• Are more likely to collaborate in faculty-led research projects and experience student-centered teaching practices that respect the expression of diverse beliefs. 

Enrolling in a women’s college also is a smart option if you’re interested in STEM and want to study in a place where you feel acknowledged and supported.

At Simmons, our location in Boston means endless opportunities for internships, careers, and social life. There are over 300,000 college students in our neighborhood, and partnering schools that host social events and intramurals that you can take part in.