Simmons College

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
http://www.simmons.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1899
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,965
Endowment152,907,000
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Tuition26,702
Room/Board10,710
Services
Associated FirmsSimmons College Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital,Brigham & Women Hospital,Massachusetts General Hospital Americorps,Boston Children's Hospital,State Street Corporation,Boston Ballet,Dana Farber,Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center,Investors Trust,Staples
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsTrustman Art Gallery, Pottruck Technology Resource Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsTrustman Art Gallery, Pottruck Technology Resource Center
Periodical Subs26,595
# of Books245,156
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months95%
within one year97%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus SizeN/A
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing75%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (100%), other housing options
Popular EventsCulture Shock, Simmons Cup, Mr Simmons, Festival of Lights, Latino night of the Arts, Kwanzaa Dinner, ASA Hospitality Night, Vagina Monologues, Winter Wonderland, May Day, Simmons Soiree
Nearest AirportBoston-Logan (4), Providence, RI (50)
Nearest TrainBoston (3)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Northeastern University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations50
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Simmons Voice(weekly)
Honor SocietiesAcademy(Simmons Honor Society)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Hillel, Catholic Students Assoc, Campus Crusade for Christ, Mulit-Faith Coaliton
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Organization(BSO), Asian Student Association(ASA), Muslim Student Association, International Multicultural Student Association, Caribbean Students Assoc, Organizacion Latinoamericana
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Reads, Art & Music Liason, Feminist Union, Investments Club, The Alliance, Speech & Debate team, Theatrical Assoc, Simmons Community Outreach, Student Advisors for Mulitculturalsim, Student Gov. Assoc, InformHer, Student Alumnae Assoc, Student Athletes Council, Sidelines, Sirens, PRSSA, Outing Club, Microcosm, Dix Scholars Assoc, Commuter Student Org, Colleges of the Fenway Orchestra, Campus Activities Board, Arnold/Dix/Evans/Mesick/North/Simmons/Smith/South Hall Assoc, Bio & Premed/Chem/Comm/Econ/Educ/Engl/Hist/Mgmt/Math/Comp Sci/Nurs/Nutr/Phil/PT/Phys/Poli Sci/Psych/BPsych/Soci/Women's Studies Liason, Class Councils of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, SLAP (Simmons Labor Action Project)