# Simpson College

Indianola, IA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/simpson-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 86% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,646 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,463 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $63,127 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $20,460 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,952 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,874 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,833 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,923 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,045 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,227 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 63% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,816 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 (FY2024) |

## What Simpson College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 154350. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology