Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Simpson College

Indianola, IA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$50,342

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,398
Declined 171
Total Received 1,569
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Private

1,127

undergraduate students

24

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1860, Simpson College is a private, United Methodist-affiliated liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and education. It is located on an 80-acre campus in Indianola, Iowa—12 miles south of Des Moines.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,151
Established in 1860
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist

Social Networks

80-acre campus in Indianola (population: 15,990), 12 miles south of Des Moines; branch campus in West Des Moines. Air and bus serve Des Moines; train serves Osceola (30 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA
50125

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
73%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
22%
Top 1/4
49%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
18%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
35
25th
32
75th
35
25th
29
75th
33
25th
31

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) May 1
Application deadline (final deadline) first day of fall semester classes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,398
Declined 171
Total Received 1,569

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$33,371

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $46,212
Housing $4,866
Food $5,222
Additional fees $4,130
Books & supplies $1,134
Total $61,564
Average Financial Aid - $33,371
Total with Avg. Aid $28,193

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,415,455
State $3,042,935
Institutional $21,340,510
Other external $763,189
Total $27,562,089

Non-need-based

Federal $193,569
State $15,450
Institutional $4,844,833
Other external $315,737
Total $5,369,589

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 362-2454, extension 1630
F: 515 961-1300
finaid@simpson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

rugby

Club Sports - Women's

rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, bags, basketball, billiards, bocce, croquet, cycling, dodgeball, fishing, fitness classes, flag football, Frisbee golf, golf, hockey, indoor soccer, jamball, kin ball, miniature golf, obstacle course, racquetball, rugby, softball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, volleyball (indoor/mud/sand/water), weight lifting, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American Rivers Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Conducting yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Criminal Justice
  2. Management
  3. Elementary Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,151

total students

68%

in-state

32%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

1,127
students

Female
52%
586

Male
48%
541

2%

24
students

Female
54%
13

Male
46%
11

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

1,062
students

Female
52%
549

Male
48%
513

6%

65
students

Female
57%
37

Male
43%
28

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Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: first day of fall semester classes

Spring: first day of spring semester classes

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 8
Countries most often represented Ghana
Mexico
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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