Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Indianola, Iowa |
| Online | simpson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Indianola, Iowa, Simpson College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,330 prospective students applied, and 1,208 were granted admission. Of those admitted 286 enrolled in the school. 1,077 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 141 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $43,124 plus fees of $906. Simpson College is ranked 404 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Simpson College is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Simpson College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#404 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#277 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#120 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1280 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.62 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,146 |
| Other Fees | $906 |
| Room and Board | $9,654 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,334 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,164 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154350 IPEDS survey data for Simpson College.
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