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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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Curious about life at Simmons University? You can schedule an information session and tour our campus all summer.
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You’ll work, discover, evolve and emerge with a new kind of confidence.
Academics
At Simmons, our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
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!
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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
Athletics & Fitness
Whether you're one of our student athletes or just looking to stretch it out in a yoga class, we offer a wide variety of fitness options to ensure that our students are healthy and happy.
Fast Facts
7:1
Undergraduate 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.
100%
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.
92%
Simmons Graduates Employed or in Grad School within Six 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
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.
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.
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.
We asked first-generation student Gia Lebrun ’24 about her perspective on the college experience and what advice she would give to prospective first-generation students.
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.
Menstrual equity is an under-discussed and under-researched topic within academia, politics, and the general populace. Katarina Sousa ’24 is breaking the silence with her groundbreaking research and activism in Massachusetts.
In a letter to the community, President Lynn Perry Wooten expresses care and concern for those impacted by the ongoing tragedy.
“To me the Ifill scholarship is just that: the inception of an amazing legacy and the prospect of a radical future.” — Asiyah Herrera '25
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.
