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Colleges / Simmons University

Simmons University

Boston, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%

Simmons University Student Life

Simmons University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Simmons University has the Simmons College Dance Company. In fact, more students participate in the Simmons College Dance Company than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Simmons University include Student Government Association, Simmons Student Nursing Association, Sexuality Women and Gender (SWAG) and Class Councils.

Simmons University students' favorite campus traditions are Winter Wonderland, Spring Carnival and Soiree.

Does Simmons University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Simmons University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 42%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,022
Number of Students Living On-Campus 953
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Simmons University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Simmons University students live off campus. In 2023, 42% of undergrads at Simmons University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 58% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Simmons University. There are 1,022 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,789 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 953 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 70% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Simmons University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Simmons University Athletics

Simmons University does not have any athletic programs or the school has not reported any information on their athletic teams.

Is Simmons University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Simmons University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Simmons University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Simmons University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Simmons University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Simmons University, take Interstate 90 to Boston, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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Simmons University Students

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Women

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Men

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Full Time

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Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

52%

15%

12%

9%

7%

3%

2%

0.06%

Graduate Students

3,916

Undergraduate Students

1,789

Non-Resident / International Students

44

Simmons University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,705

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$45,538

Out-of-State

$45,538

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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