The Undergraduate Experience
Student-to-faculty ratio
Our average undergraduate class has 15 students. Here you'll learn from faculty members who are leaders in their fields and mentors in the classroom.
“The leadership opportunities at Simmons provide students with the tools to approach problem-solving through a lens of equity and inclusivity. Professors at Simmons set expectations high but give students the support they need to exceed them.”
Sara Mitchell ’22
Economics and Sociology Major
Why Simmons?
Get to Know Us
At Simmons you’ll find a group of like-minded people committed to community, social justice, and making the world work better.
Explore our Campus in Boston
Learning at Simmons doesn’t stop once you leave the classroom, it continues as you travel through the city. Attending school in the heart of Boston gives you access to the latest ideas, trends, and technology.
Take the Next Step
We can’t wait for you to join the Simmons University community! Our Undergraduate Admission team is here to help you every step along the way.
Find Your Program
At Simmons, our curriculum is customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before. Our undergraduate programs are designed to educate and inspire — while preparing you for a rewarding future.
Explore Programs Designed for You
Shorten your time to a graduate degree by taking one of our accelerated undergraduate to graduate programs. You’ll achieve a degree in fewer years, resulting in less cost to you.
Join a community of scholars where professors bring their own research and community engagement into the classroom to create intellectual settings that challenge Honors students to push themselves beyond what they thought possible. The Honors program is for motivated students of any and all majors.
With in-demand programs in areas such as business and management, computer science, public health, psychology and social work, our online undergraduate programs are designed to educate and inspire — while preparing you for a rewarding future.
Academic Experience
Studying at Simmons means you’ll work closely with dedicated faculty and engage with the Boston community, all while applying your unique combination of passions and skills to help make the world work better.
“The faculty at Simmons have been incredible, displaying kindness and a genuine desire to see their students succeed academically while also caring for their overall well-being. Choosing Simmons was undoubtedly the best decision I could have made for my college education.”
Eva Piernas ’23
BS in Neuroscience
“I adored all of my PLAN courses for vastly different reasons.
As a student from outside of New England, I knew very little about Boston’s history before
moving here. My Boston course allowed me to engage with the city in a very real way.”
Emma Harrison ’22
Biochemistry Major
“Simmons has fostered an environment that challenges students to engage in the world around us and encourages us to make it better, not just upon graduation, but as we’re learning along the way, and I wanted to be a part of that community.”
Kylie Collins ’22, ’23MPP
Colleges of the Fenway
Through the Colleges of the Fenway you can take courses, attend events, participate in intramural sports, join performing arts programs and clubs, and much more at any of the 5 Boston-based member institutions. The Colleges of the Fenway also offer many different study abroad resources from short-term courses to a semester abroad or a service trip abroad.
Affording a Simmons Education
We know that funding a college education can be challenging to many families, but we are here to help! We offer a variety of financial aid options — which, in combination, help you to meet your out-of-pocket cost.
Life at Simmons
Get Involved
Simmons students are serious about keeping active and getting involved. With our wide variety of student groups on campus, there's something for everyone.
Living and Dining on Campus
Life in the heart of Boston is energetic and bustling, but on the Simmons campus you'll find friendly faces, a welcoming atmosphere, and lots to do. From our nine residence halls to our state-of-the-art athletic facilities to our variety of dining halls and cafes, you'll feel right at home.
Athletics and Recreation
We know that our students thrive when they're healthy and active, which is why we offer a wide variety of health, recreation, and fitness programming.
The Simmons Community
Trans & Non-Binary Living-Learning Communities at Simmons Offer Residential Support and Allyship on Campus
Campus & Community
Women’s-centered institutions [like Simmons] have an opportunity to reshape what education and leadership looks like by being inclusive of the queer community.
