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2026-27 cycleBoston, MA
Simmons College
Simmons University is a private, women-centered undergraduate institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. It combines liberal arts education with practical professional preparation, offering strong programs in health sciences, nursing, and communications.
Acceptance rate
70%
Undergrad enrollment
1,676
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Entry Transfer | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action I / Priority Nursing | November 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipSimmons Distinguished Scholar Award | December 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidPriority FAFSA Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action II | December 1, 2026 |
| ScholarshipSimmons Honors Program Application | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | February 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Entry Transfer (General Non-Nursing) | April 1, 2027 |
| TransferSummer Entry Transfer | April 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer (External Prerequisites Completed) | July 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalHonors Program350 words
In 350 words or fewer, tell us about a question that keeps you thinking. Why does it matter to you, how have you explored it, and what have you learned from not yet having a complete answer?
OptionalScholarship500 words
Write an essay in which you describe your leadership style, giving specific examples to show what kinds of experiences have crafted you as a leader, and what kind of leader you think you will become at Simmons.
Data gathered August 2026.