10 Interesting Facts about Simmons University
- Simmons University is a private women’s university located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
- It was founded in 1899 as a women’s college by John Simmons, a wealthy clothing manufacturer and philanthropist.
- The university has a strong focus on providing a comprehensive education for women, with a commitment to preparing graduates for leadership roles in their fields.
- Simmons University has a diverse student body, with over 50 undergraduate majors and minors, and more than 30 graduate programs.
- The university is known for its strong programs in nursing, social work, library and information science, business, and education.
- Simmons University is also home to the only undergraduate program in women’s and gender studies in the United States.
- The university has a strong commitment to community service and social justice, with many programs and initiatives dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Simmons University has a number of notable alumni, including former First Lady Barbara Bush, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Sylvia Plath, and Emmy Award-winning actress Molly Shannon.
- The university has a beautiful campus in the heart of Boston, with state-of-the-art facilities and easy access to the city’s many cultural and educational resources.
- In recent years, Simmons University has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the United States by various publications, including U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
83%
| SAT Range | 1060-1250 |
| ACT Range | 24-29 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
Tuition & Fee
| Fee Type | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Tuition Students are charged the flat rate of $21,460 for 12-18 credits. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $1,348 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $21,460 | $21,460 | $42,920 |
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Accelerated Programs (3+1, etc.) Students are charged the flat rate of $21,460 for 12-22 credits. Students enrolled in more than 22 credits will be charged $1,348 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $21,460 | $21,460 | $42,920 |
| [Part-time Undergraduate / Dix Tuition] | [$1,348 per credit] | [$1,348 per credit] | – |
| Undergraduate Room/Board | $8,184 | $8,184 | $16,368 |
| Activity Fee | $155 | $155 | $310 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $490 | $490 | $980 |
| Health Insurance (TBD) | $5,071 | – | $5,071 |
| Study Abroad Fee | $1,288 | $1,288 | – |
| Undergraduate (Non-Nursing) Total | $35,360 | $30,289 | $65,649 |
All programs
Accounting
Africana Studies
Art
Arts Administration
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
BiologyChemistry and Physics
Biology
Mathematics,
Business
Business and Management
Chemistry
Chemistry and Physics
Chemistry Management
Cinema and Media Studies
Communications
Computer Science
Computing, and Statistics
Computer Science + Library and Information Science (3+1)
Data Science and Analytics
Economics
Economics and Mathematics
Education
Engineering
Exercise Science
Finance
Financial Mathematics
French and Francophone Studies
Gender History
Graphic Design
Health Care Management
Health Humanities
History
Information Technology
International Relations
Journalism
Law and Justice
Leadership for Social Impact
Literature
Literature and Writing
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics
Media Arts
Migration Studies
Music
Neuroscience and Behavior
Nursing
Nutrition + Nutrition (4+1)
Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Wellness
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Philosophy
Photography
Physics
Political Science
Political Science + Public Policy (3+1)
Psychology
Public Health
Public History
Public Policy Studies
Radio
Retail Management
Scientific Computation
Social Work
School of Social Work
Sociology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education (4+1)
Statistics
Sustainability
Web Design & Development
Women’s and Gender Studies
Writing
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,609 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
127
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