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Current high school students are invited to attend an Open House to experience all that Simmons has to offer.

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In Person Tours

Curious about life at Simmons University? You can schedule an information session and tour our campus all summer.

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Why Simmons

Can’t decide between a small, close-knit college or a bustling, big-city university? Good news — at Simmons, you can have both!

Why Simmons
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Life at Simmons

You’ll study and live in our small college environment while enjoying all the resources of a major academic hub.

Life at Simmons

Fast Facts

8:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

You'll learn from faculty members who are leaders in their fields and mentors in the classroom.

100%

of first-year students receive financial assistance

Our Student Financial Service Counselors are assigned to students and families from day one. They are devoted to helping you navigate the financial aid process throughout your education at Simmons.

Students at graduation

89% of Simmons graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation

Our focus on leadership development ensures that you build the skills and confidence you need to pursue higher positions, negotiate your salary, and leverage your career potential.

Recent News

A side-by-side image of the 2023 Bonner Community Leaders: Megan Burgess ’27, Maya Kansky ’27, and Kathleen Dunn ’27

The Bonner Community Leaders Program at Simmons University is a unique opportunity for students who want to combine a strong commitment to service with personal growth, teamwork, leadership development, and scholarship. This fall, Simmons announced a new cohort of 11 Bonner Leaders. We spoke with three of them.

The cupola at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts

In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten reminds us of our responsibility to unequivocally condemn hate and violence, to ensure our community feels safe and respected, and to use our learning and leadership to build new pathways that further understanding.

A photo composite of the nine students in the Passionate Leaders Project 2023 cohort

The Passionate Leaders Project supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic & professional interests beyond the classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester’s students produced research related to human rights, documentary film, healthcare access, therapeutic care databases, the neurodevelopment of fruit flies, Muslims’ experiences with healthcare in Boston, and software that supports Simmons’ food pantry.

Sony Vader ’27 reading her winning essay on Founders Day

Simmons undergraduates are invited to participate in an essay contest each year on Founder's Day. This year, contestants wrote about how their experience at Simmons realizes John Simmons' vision for educating what President Lynn Perry Wooten calls "everyday leaders" for their life's work. This year's winner was neuroscience major Sonia Vader '27.

In the Heart of Boston

At Simmons, the city is yours. You'll join 300,000 college students who call Boston home. Our campus is close to public transportation and a quick walk to Fenway Park, museums, theaters, restaurants, and concert venues.