Simpson College

indianola, Iowa
4-year Private university
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Overview

Simpson College is a private institution established in 1860 with suburban setting located at Indianola. It is ranked 5th in Regional  Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $46,212 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,127. It practices 4-4-1-based academic calendar.

#5 in Regional Colleges
Setting
Suburban
Location indianola, Iowa
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1860
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,127 Undergraduates
Website http://simpson.edu/

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$59,216
Cost of Attendance
$22,120
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $39,144
Outstate Tuition Fee $39,144
Room and Board Fees $10,088
$41,664 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

89% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Paper

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
May
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
May
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$38,986 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$33,760 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $59,216
85% Students with need received Financial Aid
33.4% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Founder's Scholarship
Total Worth $35,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA of 3.80+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $33,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA of 3.50-3.79
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Schoolarshi
Total Worth $31,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA of 3.00-3.49
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Endowed Scholarship
Total Worth $29,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA of 2.80-2.99
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Simpson Scholarship
Total Worth $27,000
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPA below 2.80
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

The Simpson Promise
Total Worth full cost of tuition (inclusive of Simpson, federal and state gift assistance)
Details For qualified students from Iowa families with an adjusted gross income at or below $100,000.
Music Scholarship
Total Worth $2,500 annually
Details Scholarships are made to full-time students on the basis of musical ability and academic promise. An audition is required. Scholarships are offered to vocal, instrumental and keyboard musicians interested in either activity or music major participation. Music major scholarships are packaged in the amount of $2,500 annually. Music activity scholarships are also available and range from $500 - $1000 annually.
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Students

1,127 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years