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In 1899, decades before women in America gained the right to vote, Simmons College was founded on a revolutionary idea, that women should be able to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. Today, Simmons provides a strong liberal arts education for undergraduate women that is integrated with professional career preparation, interdis...In 1899, decades before women in America gained the right to vote, Simmons College was founded on a revolutionary idea, that women should be able to earn independent livelihoods and lead meaningful lives. Today, Simmons provides a strong liberal arts education for undergraduate women that is integrated with professional career preparation, interdisciplinary study, and global perspectives. Simmons encompasses the many benefits of a small university, including renowned coeducational graduate programs and the world's first MBA designed specifically for women.

Simmons's interdisciplinary approach offers many great advantages: a broad education and view of the world; personalized plans of study; and a chance to develop a range of professional skills and strengths needed for graduate school and an increasingly competitive job market. Every student explores a variety of subjects while gaining an in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of her major. First-year core courses emphasize critical thinking and writing skills, while integrating two or more subjects, which range from bioethics and Buddhist studies to computational linguistics and visual communication.

Students fulfill their independent learning requirement through internships, fieldwork, and research projects. In doing so, they develop skills, confidence, and a network of professional contacts. Many spend one or more semesters interning for businesses and organizations, ranging from Boston Public Schools and The Boston Globe to the Museum of Fine Arts, Smash Advertising, and the World Affairs Council. Simmons's Longwood Medical Area partnerships provide exceptional clinical opportunities at some of Boston's world-renowned hospitals. On campus, students conduct research with state-of-the-art equipment, in areas such as materials science, gene splicing, and computer modeling. Moreover, professors frequently invite undergraduates to collaborate on professional research projects, articles, and presentations.

Acquiring a global outlook is integral at Simmons, including an understanding of languages, cultures, and international politics. Programs such as Africana studies, East Asian studies, international relations, and modern languages offer a direct route to cross-cultural immersion. Simmons encourages students to spend an entire semester or year abroad and also offers short-term courses that brings students to another locations for three weeks typically following the spring semester. Students also participate in local and international service learning projects, ranging from education initiatives in Boston to health care in Nicaragua.

Above all, Simmons offers a learning experience that is highly collaborative and much more personal than that of large universities. A 13:1 student/teacher ratio ensures that each student receives individual attention. The Simmons faculty includes noted researchers, authors, and experts in their respective fields who passionately uphold their primary obligation to teach. The Simmons community encourages dialogue, respect, and collaboration which makes the Simmons experience as thoughtful as it is thought provoking. Students say the small classes, intellectual focus, and welcoming environment contribute to their confidence and success.

Approximately 90 percent of traditional first-year undergraduates live in college housing, two blocks from the main campus. The "quintessential New England" residence campus features nine residence halls and a private, landscaped quad, as well as Bartol Dining Hall, the state-of-the-art Holmes Sports Center, a student-run cafÃ©, and the campus health center. From campus, it's a short stroll to nearby shops, cafes, clubs, museums, movie theaters, parks, and public transportation. Students say they love the fact that they can easily access the city's rich social and cultural resources, and then come home to a safe, friendly campus. More More

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300 The Fenway

Boston, MA 02115

United States

Phone: 617-521-2051

Fax: 617-521-3190

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Academic Calendar:	Semester
Degrees Offered:	Diploma Bachelor's Post-Bachelor's certificate Master's Post-Master's certificate Doctoral
Student Faculty Ratio:	13:1
Most Popular Majors:	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Psychology, General

Average High School GPA:	3.2
Early Action Application Deadline:	12/01
Early Action Notification Date:	01/20
Early Action Plan Restrictive:	No
Regular Application Deadline:	02/01
Priority Application Date:	02/01
Regular Notification Begins:	04/15

Total Undergraduate Enrollment:	2,060
Female:	99.81%
Out of State:	36%
International:	3.06%
Freshman Enrollment:	391

Career Services Offered:	Alumni Network Alumni Services Classes Interest Inventory Internships Regional Alumni
On-Campus Job Interviews Available:	Yes

Campus size: (number of acres)	12
% of Classrooms with Internet Access:	75%
Campus-wide Internet Network:	Yes
Registered Student Organizations:	80

Tuition:	$30,520.00
Undergraduate receiving need-based financial aid:	74%
Direct Lender:	No

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Best Northeastern Colleges
Scotch and Soda, Hold the Scotch:
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# 20
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Year Founded:
1899
School Type:
Private
Religious Affiliation:
No Affiliation
Campus Environment:
City
Enrollment:
2,060
Average GPA:
3.17
Student Faculty Ratio:
13:1
Regular Application Deadline:
02/01
Tuition:
$30,520.00
Financial Aid Deadline:
03/01
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