United States
Simmons University
Tuition fee
$25,000–$50,000
QS ranking
University ranking
Top 150 National Universities (U.S. News 2024)
Simmons University is a private, women-centered undergraduate university in Boston, Massachusetts (co-educational at the graduate level), founded in 1899. It enrolls about 1,750 undergraduates and 3,000 graduate students, and is recognized for social justice, women’s leadership, and strengths in the health sciences within the Colleges of the Fenway consortium.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees
2025–26 tuition fees.
Undergraduate (International)
$46,000/year
Graduate
$25,000–$45,000/year
Doctoral
$35,000–$50,000 total
Scholarships
Merit scholarships and program-specific assistantships are available; amounts vary by program and applicant profile.
Simmons International Merit Scholarships
Up to $27,000/year for undergraduate students.
Kotzen Scholarship
Full tuition plus room and board for outstanding undergraduate applicants.
Graduate assistantships and fellowships
Program-specific positions and funding opportunities.
External funding options
Fulbright, EducationUSA, and home government grants.
Rankings
U.S. News & World Report: Top 150 National Universities (2024).
Recognized for leadership in social justice, women’s leadership, and health sciences.
Top 50 Best Value Schools (U.S. News, 2024).
High graduate employability rate (90%+ within 6 months).
Required Documents
Academic transcripts (with certified English translation).
English proficiency scores.
Personal statement or essay.
Letters of recommendation.
CV/resume (for graduate programs).
Passport copy.
Proof of financial support (for visa).
Student Life & Campus
Located in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood, near Harvard, MIT, and Northeastern.
On-campus housing and dining facilities.
Women-centered undergraduate community; graduate programs co-educational.
International Student Services (ISS) office: visa support, orientation, workshops.
Access to cultural and academic resources across the Colleges of the Fenway consortium.
80+ clubs and organizations, leadership programs.
Safe, walkable campus near museums, hospitals, and parks.
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