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Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,460
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Median earnings
- $57,816
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Simpson College is a private nonprofit college in Indianola, IA with 1,227 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1440 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,460 per year ($16,952 for families earning under $30,000). 63% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,816 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,646
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,463
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite31–33
136
What Simpson College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $63,127
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $48,988
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,952
- $30–48k$15,874
- $48–75k$15,833
- $75–110k$17,923
- $110k+$27,045
Get a personal estimate with Simpson College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $57,816
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,227
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White73%
- Hispanic13%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
Simpson College FAQ
What is Simpson College's acceptance rate?+
Simpson College admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Simpson College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–33.
Is Simpson College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Simpson College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,646 students applied to Simpson College and 1,463 were admitted; 342 enrolled.
Does Simpson College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Simpson College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Simpson College require an essay?+
Simpson College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Simpson College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $63,127 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,460.
What is Simpson College's graduation rate?+
63% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154350 · How we use this data
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