Simmons University

Welcome to Simmons University

Join a dynamic community of strong women leaders at Simmons, a private, liberal arts university located in central Boston. Simmons’ women-centered undergraduate education offers small class sizes, generous scholarships, and a supportive alumni network, to help you build a meaningful life and a successful career.

Top reasons to study here

Located in Boston – #1 student city in the USA

QS Best Student Cities 2019

Top 135 university in the USA

U.S. News & World Report 2021

50% renewable tuition scholarship opportunity

when you apply through Kaplan

#31 “Best Value” university in the USA

U.S. News & World Report 2021

Empowering women leaders for over 100 years

What can I study at Simmons University?

We can help you apply for direct admission to a bachelor’s degree at Simmons University in Boston. Choose from more than 60 majors. Popular programs include:

Accounting, BSBA	Art, BA
Biology, BS	Business Management, BSBA
Communications, BA	Computer Science, BS
Data Science and Analytics, BS	Economics, BA
Finance, BSBA	Health Informatics, BS
Information Technology, BS	International Relations, BA
Media Arts, BA	Nursing, BSN
Psychology, BA	Public Relations and Marketing Communications, BA
Social Work, BSW	Web Design and Development, BS

See all available majors on the university website.

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Your Simmons experience

Ideal location

At Simmons, you’ll benefit from studying on a small, close-knit campus in the heart of a vibrant city. Described by students as an “oasis in Boston,” the University offers a safe and welcoming environment convenient to all the amazing academic and professional opportunities of a major urban center.

Ideal location

Academic choice

The curriculum at Simmons is customizable and interdisciplinary, so you can create your ideal educational experience. Your classes will be small, with 8:1 student-faculty ratio. You can also cross-register for courses at 4 other Boston colleges, through Colleges of the Fenway.

Academic choice

Home to future leaders

Students of women-centered universities have impressive outcomes after graduation. At Simmons, your education will combine intellectual leadership with professional preparation. You’ll also join a tight-knit network of alumni, which provides great connections for your career.

Home to future leaders

Real-world experience

Apply your education outside the classroom. Simmons has a long history of partnering with employers, including over 450 clinics and hospitals. Every undergraduate student at Simmons completes at least one internship, research, clinical, fieldwork or other similar experience.

Real-world experience

Cost of attendance for international students

Tuition rate and estimated costs are for the 2020–21 academic year.

Estimated total cost with tuition scholarship	$44,155
Undergraduate tuition before scholarship - all majors except nursing*	$40,850
Campus housing and meals	$14,022
Standard college fees	$1,067
Student health insurance	$4,241
Transport and personal expenses (estimated)	$4,400
Estimated total cost before scholarship	$64,580
Tuition deduction with 50% scholarship	-$20,425

* Undergraduate nursing tuition rate is $44,760.

Scarlett from China

Studying a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Economics at Simmons University

There are lots of opportunities for leadership experience at a smaller university. It’s also a very tight community. I got two of my internships through Simmons alumni, so I’ve seen first-hand how women really want to help other women.