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Simmons at a Glance

Location:
Boston, MA
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$31,450
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,450
Room & Board:
$12,470
Average Financial Aid:
$14,473
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,746
Part-Time Undergrads:
223
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.simmons.edu
Admissions Website:
www.simmons.edu/admission
Financial Aid Website:
www.simmons.edu/admission/financial-aid
Application Deadline:
February 1
Acceptance Rate:
54 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1510–1800
Average ACT Scores:
21–27

Best Things

  • Living in Boston
  • Small class sizes
  • Caring and attentive professors
  • All-women environment
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Parking
  • Freezing winters
  • Only one dining hall on campus with limited choices
  • All-women environment
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Library Science
  • Library Science and Administration
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

It is the mix of extracurriculars, academics, environment, and nurturing that leads Simmons women to enjoy their experience. The surprising amount of transfers into the College supports the claims of students. Students who have survived their first year, with all its ups and downs and acclimations, seem to be happy with their decision. Dix Scholars, the older undergraduates on campus, are welcomed just as much as students coming into school at the traditional age. Community is valued, and the support benefits all undergraduates. Close-knit relationships with faculty and instructors catapult students into their professions and evoke tears when it comes time to graduate and say good-bye.

Being in Boston provides professional opportunities for its students when it comes to picking internships and finding jobs after graduation. The urban environment fills a social gap that the absence of Greek life or men on campus could create. The winters pose a challenge to out-of-state students not used to the area’s rough and extremely cold Nor’easters. The weather is not the only environmental challenge. Though the all-women’s environment often takes getting used to, students are generally happy about their decision and excited by the chances of involvement and leadership that not being in a coeducational situation provides. Students at neighboring institutions often share horror stories about being just a number in their school’s eyes—this can’t be said about Simmons. This is not your typical college experience. Students come here to study and experiment with their identity, growing socially and academically. Simmons students don’t just come to school to party, but to become women.

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Off-Campus Housing at Simmons College

minihane10

'15

Nutrition Sciences

1.5
D+

Ehh…. Not Good.

The off campus selection is not very good at all. There are a lot of apartments available but thats if you want to spend 1000 or more a month. I know it is Boston and it is going to be expensive no matter what, but on a college students budget it is a pain. Simmons should provide off campus housing like other schools do.

Feb 09, 2012

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Academics at Simmons College

minihane10

'15

Nutrition Sciences

4.6
A

An All Girl School Experience: Simmons College

Simmons college has very excellent academics. I feel like I am learning more here than I would anywhere else. The curriculum is great, the professors are very intelligent and make you feel very comfortable when asking questions. The workload is a lot but that is what comes with coming to a health science college. I am very glad I came to this school.

Feb 09, 2012

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Health & Safety at Simmons College

MMS621

'15

Actuarial Science

5.0
A+

Safety First

Simmons College does everything in it's power to make sure that all of its students and staff are safe. They take necessary measures whenever someone's safety or well-being is in question. Public Safety is available 24 hours of the day and is one phone call away for any questions, concerns, or requests for assistance (such as, picking up someone from a destination once public transit is closed). They make sure everything is in check and running smoothly.

Feb 08, 2012

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Major: Political Science/International Relations

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