School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Boston, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5898
Main Phone: (617) 521-2000
Web Site: www.simmons.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,850 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 600.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Business Administration
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Other Business And Management

• General Communications
• Public Relations

• Computer And Information Sciences

• ESL And Language
• General Education
• Other Education
• Special Education

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation Training

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Biopsychology

• Librarianship
• Specialized Library Science

• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Other Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Distribution And Sales Management
• Other Sales And Marketing

School Accreditation

Simmons College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Simmons College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Simmons College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Division III Independents (for basketball).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.