Simpson College

Simpson College is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Indianola, Iowa. Simpson College was founded in 1860 and now enrolls around 1,267 students a year, including 1,225 undergrads. Simpson College provides on-campus housing for up to 1,344 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 75% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Simpson College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Simpson College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Simpson College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Simpson College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Simpson College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Simpson College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Simpson College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Simpson College for Fall 2022 is August 15.

Is Simpson College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Simpson College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Simpson College

It is moderately difficult to get into Simpson College. The acceptance rate at Simpson College is 87%. Last year, 1,300 students applied to Simpson College and 1,126 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Simpson College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Simpson College, around 77% return for their sophomore year. Around 71% of students who started at Simpson College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Simpson College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 73% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Simpson College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Simpson College's endowment was valued at $83.2 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Simpson College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Simpson College meets 82.4% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $38,552 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $36,556 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Simpson College. Based on this information, how does Simpson College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Simpson College a good school for you?

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Where is Simpson College Located?

Simpson College is located in the suburban setting of Indianola, Iowa, less than an hour from Des Moines.

If you want to see Simpson College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 to Indianola, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Simpson College and Indianola are like without leaving home.

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