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💰 Simpson College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$40,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$40,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA

Simpson College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$40,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA. Against tuition of $46,750, students receiving the largest award pay about $6,750 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Simpson College

Tuition & fees
$46,750
−
Largest annual award
$40,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$6,750/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,500), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Simpson College — no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Dean’s Scholarship
Award
$35,000/yr in-state
$35,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.
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Founder’s Scholarship
Award
$40,000/yr in-state
$40,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 or higher.
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High School Promise
Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A full-tuition scholarship program for high-achieving students from designated Iowa school districts.
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Presidential Scholarship
Award
$38,000/yr in-state
$38,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.99.
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Simpson/Endowed Scholarship
Award
$32,000/yr in-state
$32,000/yr out-of-state
A merit scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students with a cumulative GPA below 3.25.
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Other scholarships at Simpson College (8)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Alumni Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship recognizing dependent students whose parent or grandparent attended Simpson College.
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Cowles Fellowship
$1,000-$3,000/yr
A prestigious academic award offered to entering freshmen on top of their academic merit-based scholarship.
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Graphic Design
$2,500/yr
Awards for full-time students planning to pursue a major or minor in graphic design.
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John C. Culver Fellowship
$2,500/yr
A renewable annual scholarship for new first-year students with a passion for politics and public service.
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Music Scholarship (audition)
$500-$2,500/yr
Scholarships awarded to full-time students based on musical ability and academic promise.
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Speech and Debate & Mock Trial Scholarships
$500-$2,500/yr
Scholarships awarded based on high school speech, debate, mock trial, or other public speaking experience.
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Theatre Scholarship
$2,500/yr
Scholarships awarded to full-time theatre students based on ability and academic promise.
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The Wesley Service Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship program for students who choose to participate in community service opportunities.
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Common questions about Simpson College scholarships

How much merit aid does Simpson College give?

Published awards range $500-$40,000/yr. Simpson College lists 13 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Simpson College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Simpson College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$40,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Simpson College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 86% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Simpson College?

4 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Simpson College's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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