Simpson College

Indianola, IA • private • III | American Rivers Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town (Fringe)

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,210 • Total: 1,266

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Address

Indianola, IA
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Website

simpson.edu

Region

Plains

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 572 (47.3%) • Female: 638 (52.7%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

1,463 admitted from 1,646 applicants

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

31-33

Application Types Offered

RD —

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

Rolling:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

65.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

52.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

76.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$61,380

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $46,750

Room & Board

$10,500

Books & Supplies

$4,130

Students Receiving Pell Grants

35%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

American Rivers Conference

Men's Sports (11)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Gymnastics Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Other Sports Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.2 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$40,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$40,000/yr

5 automatic scholarships (13 total)

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Common questions about Simpson College

What is Simpson College's acceptance rate?

Simpson College accepts 89% of applicants, from 1,646 applications.

How much does Simpson College cost?

Tuition and fees are $46,750.

What ACT score do you need for Simpson College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 31 and 33 on the ACT.

What is Simpson College's graduation rate?

66% of students graduate within six years.