Admission & Financial Aid
We are a community of learners, scholars, activists, and stewards of our planet. You’ll discover, evolve and merge with a new kind of confidence. So, what are you waiting for? Join the Simmons community by applying today.
Join the dynamic Simmons community
Since our founding as a women’s college, our students have challenged traditional gender norms. Our undergraduate women-centered community welcomes students from marginalized genders, including those who identify as women or do not fit into the gender binary. The Simmons story is one of growth, innovation, and a solid foundation - fueled by on-the-ground and online enrollment, and investments in its campus and technology.
Our admission team looks for students who are intellectually curious, show potential for growth and leadership, and who will thrive at Simmons. When you apply to Simmons, you’re automatically reviewed for merit scholarships. We award these scholarships based on academic performance, leadership and involvement, community service, and your college essay. There are also full tuition scholarships that require separate applications and review process.
In Person Tours
Curious about life at Simmons University? You can schedule an information session and tour of our campus.
Applying to Simmons
So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've checked the requirements and deadlines, maybe even come for a visit...now you're ready to apply!
Tuition & Financial Aid
When choosing a college, you should not only consider the cost, but also the expected return on your investment. At Simmons, 100% of first-year students receive financial assistance.
Admitted Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Simmons! We can’t wait for you to join our community.
Our Students
Congratulations to the 2025 SURPASs Scholars
Eight undergraduate scholars from disciplines across Simmons have been selected to join the Summer Undergraduate Research Program at Simmons (SURPASs). SURPASs students receive the necessary funding and mentorship to execute an independent research project of their own design.
Undergraduate Receives Prize from New England Poetry Club
Houley Koundourou ’28, a double major in Writing and Political Science, recently won the 2025 Victor Howes Prize in Poetry, awarded on behalf of the New England Poetry Club. We spoke with Koundourou about poetic inspiration, her Senegalese ancestry, and the value of a women’s-centered education.
Celebrating Online Degree Completion Graduates, Class of 2025
Felipa Arevalo and Christina Orfanos are among the 2025 graduates in the Simmons Online Degree Completion Program for adult learners. We spoke to a few graduates about what the program meant to them.
Computer Science Researchers Develop Humanitarian Software
As part of Simmons’ Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship program, computer science majors Maleehah Africawala ’25, Fayza Beshir ’25, Emily Douglas ’25, and Megan McNamara ’25 worked under the supervision of Professor Nanette Veilleux to develop humanitarian software for Simmons’ REEF Support Center.
Unsung Contributions to the History of Nursing
School of Nursing student Ava Dugan ’27 was selected as the winner of the American Association for the History of Nursing’s (AAHN) annual essay contest for Nursing students. Dugan's essay highlighted nurses often overlooked in history books, in spite of the impact of their contributions.
Cultivating Diverse Perspectives, in Boston and Abroad
Mariana Rodríguez Rivera ’25 shares her experience with the Passionate Leaders Project, her study abroad experience, and how Simmons has prepared her for a career in accounting.
Exploring a Global Perspective on Policy Work
Madd Witaconis ’25 discusses the Political Science and Public Policy 3+1 program, and reflects on interning abroad, and finding community at Simmons.
Honing Hands-on Editing and Interdisciplinary Journalism
Alicia Guzman ’25 reflects on the supportive faculty members she found at Simmons, her favorite courses, the research projects she conducted, and how she became inspired to pursue a media studies degree in graduate school.
Why Simmons
Why a women's undergraduate program
There is ample evidence that women’s undergraduate programs actually prepare women to succeed better than co-ed colleges.
Admitted students
Congratulations! You've been admitted to Simmons University. Check out info for admitted undergraduate students.
College counselors
For most students, finding the right college is one of the hardest decisions they've ever made. Having a skilled and knowledgeable guide can make all the difference. Find out why Simmons may be the best choice for your students.
Meet your admission counselor
The Simmons admission team is here to answer your questions about the admission process, our academic programs, campus life, Boston, or anything else on your mind.
Majors & minors
Our curriculum is totally customizable and interdisciplinary, giving you the opportunity to explore new subjects in ways you never thought of before.
Boston: the best college town
What's great about Boston? Just about everything! Art, music, history, amazing cultural institutions, the nightlife, Newbury Street — and more than 300,000 other college students.
Study abroad
Simmons offers a number of international experiences that align with your academic and geographic interests.
Life at Simmons
Do you have specific questions about the Simmons experience that you feel only a student can answer? We can connect you with a current Simmons student to chat about campus and academic life!
