At a Glance… Simmons College of Kentucky is a private four-year liberal arts college founded in 1879 by and affiliated with the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky (GABKY). Simmons is Louisville’s only and the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s oldest historically black institution of higher education. Mission We are dedicated to educating people in the urban context through strong academic programs in order that they may become productive citizens and agents of change in society. President Kevin W. Cosby, D.Min. Location Louisville, Kentucky Admission Open Enrollment Student-Faculty Ratio 8:1 Degrees Bachelor of Arts Associate of Arts Certificates Simmons is committed to holistically developing our students with an ethical perspective of the world. Although our programs are designed for students who desire to learn in an ethical, Christian community, we welcome students of all faiths who are willing to follow the policies, practices, and educational objectives of the institution. The College is committed to providing an exceptional liberal arts education, and we encourage our students to be actively engaged as servant leaders and productive citizens in society. Academics In an effort to meet the educational needs of a global community, Simmons College of Kentucky offers two degree options—Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts. Within our four-year Bachelor of Arts, we have developed four interdisciplinary majors: • Business Administration • Sociology • Religious Studies • Communications