Simmons University

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Join a dynamic community of strong women leaders at Simmons, a private, liberal arts university located in central Boston. With 1,750 undergraduate students, Simmons’ women-centered education offers small class sizes, generous scholarships, and a supportive alumni network, to help you build a meaningful life and a successful career.

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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

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#31 “Best Value” university in the USA

U.S. News & World Report 2021

Empowering women leaders for over 100 years

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Subject ranking highlights

Subject area	Ranking	Source
Health Professions	#31 in the USA	(College Factual 2021)
Library and Information Studies	#11 in the USA	(U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2022)
Nursing	#13 in the USA	(College Factual 2021)
Physical Therapy	#83 in the USA	(U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2022)
Public Health	#42 in the USA	(niche.com 2021)
Public Policy	#87 in the USA	(niche.com 2021)
Business Administration & Management	#134 or top 15% of all colleges and universities in the USA	(College Factual 2021)
Social Work	#36 in the USA	(U.S. News Best Graduate Schools 2022)

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

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.

Notable alumni

Gwen Ifill (USA)

Graduated from Simmons University

Earned a BA in Communications in 1977.

Lifetime achievements

A successful journalist, newscaster and author, Gwen was the first African-American woman to host a national public affairs TV show. She has also moderated presidential debates, and was the managing editor of Washington Week.
Denise Di Novi (USA)

Graduated from Simmons University

Received a degree in journalism.

Lifetime Achievements

A successful film producer and director, Denise has worked on a wide variety of Hollywood films over multiple decades including Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns and Little Women.
Princess Srinagarindra (Thailand)

Graduated from Simmons University

Studied healthcare, nutrition, chemistry and childcare between 1921 and 1927.

Lifetime Achievements

Princess Srinagarindra was the Princess Mother of Thailand, and served her country throughout a remarkable life across the 20th century, until her death in 1995. She was a patron of public health, education and social welfare policies and initiatives, and has received numerous honours.
Bertha Leticia Navarro Ochoa (Mexico)

Graduated from Simmons University

Pursued graduate studies at Simmons University.

Lifetime Achievements

Leticia Navarro is a Mexican entrepreneur and politician. She served as the Secretary of Tourism in the government of President Vincente Fox, and has held senior positions in Gillette and JAFRA Cosmetics.
Nnenna Freelon (USA)

Graduated from Simmons University

Graduated with a degree in healthcare administration.

Lifetime Achievements

Nnenna is a jazz singer, composer, producer and arranger. She is a six-time Grammy Award nominee, and has worked with a long and varied list of jazz stars, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Herbie Hancock.
Ann M. Fudge (USA)

Graduated from Simmons University

Graduated with a BA (honors) in Retail Management.

Lifetime Achievements

Ann was the former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam, and served on President Barack Obama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.