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Simpson College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Simpson College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
86.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹44,76,423Out-of-state
Students
1,227Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11.6Student to faculty

About

Simpson College is a private Methodist college in Indianola, Iowa. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and enrolled 1,151 students in fall 2022.

Admissions planning estimate

86.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 51.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 88.88%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 88.9% (1,463/1,646; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

86 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,046
Offered a place 1,764
Enrolled 381

21.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite890-1250
4001600
ACT composite31-33
136

What a year costs

₹55,72,422 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹44,76,423
  • Housing₹9,86,286
  • Books & supplies₹1,09,713
Sticker price ₹55,72,422
After aid (average) ₹20,60,492

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹44,76,423
Out-of-state ₹44,76,423

Average aid awarded: ₹32,39,808 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.3%
Retention
63.3%
Graduation
85%
Get financial aid
23%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11.6 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 72.5%
Hispanic 12.9%
African American 4.2%
Multiracial 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Unknown 1.2%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate86.22%
Total Applicants2046
Admitted Applicants1764
Enrolled Applicants381
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %890
SAT Composite 75th %1250
ACT Composite 25th %31
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹44,76,423
Out-of-State Tuition₹44,76,423
Average Housing Cost₹9,86,286
Books & Supplies₹1,09,713
Average Net Price₹20,60,492
Students Receiving Aid85%
Average Aid Awarded₹32,39,808
Out-of-State Students23%

Student Body Diversity

African American4.24%
Asian1.87%
Hispanic12.88%
White72.45%
Multiracial4.24%
Native American0.24%
Pacific Islander0.16%
International2.69%
Unknown Race1.22%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate63.33%
Retention Rate81.29%
Student/Faculty Ratio11.6:1
Total Undergraduates1227

Contact

Street Address701 North C Street
ZIP Code50125
Phone(515) 961-1624
Websitehttps://www.simpson.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/