Simpson College
701 North C St
Indianola IA 50125
(515) 961-6251
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Fringe
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,052 (1,999 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
- Calendar
Four-one-four plan
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
41% / 59%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
99% / 1%
- In-State / Out-of-State
87% / 13%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$25,733
- Room & Board$7,261
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
93%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,914
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,115
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,265
- Students Admitted
1,118
(88%)
- Students Enrolled390
(31%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class28%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
470-600
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Security and protective services
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International Relations and Affairs
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,265
- Students Admitted
1,118
(88%)
- Students Enrolled390
(31%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class28%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class55%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class87%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-620
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
470-600
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
22-27
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application FeeN/A
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$25,733
- Room & Board$7,261
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid93%
- Average Financial Aid Package$24,914
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,115
- Federal Grants27%$3,578
- Pell Grants26%$2,563
- Other Federal Grants25%$1,131
- State & Local Grants52%$3,991
- Institutional Grants99%$12,257
- Federal Loans84%$4,504
- Non-Federal Loans34%$8,388
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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