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Simpson College

Simpson College is a small, private institution located in Indianola, ia. Simpson College offers undergraduate degrees in 56 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,115 undergraduates
cost $45,108 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Simpson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.1%
SAT score average 1410
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Simpson College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Accounting and Related Services
Management Information Systems and Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Political Science and Government
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,654
Books & supplies $1,114
Other expenses $3,270
Cost of attendance* $59,146
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $59,146 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,108
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,654
Books & supplies $1,114
Other expenses $3,270
Cost of attendance* $59,146
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $59,146 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Simpson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,115, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

N/A

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 701 North C St, Indianola, IA 50125
phone N/A
address simpson.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Simpson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Simpson College?

Simpson College is located in Indianola, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Simpson College? 

The acceptance rate for Simpson College is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Simpson College?

The average high school GPA for Simpson College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Simpson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Simpson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $236,584.

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