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Simpson College Trade Programs

Simpson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Indianola, IA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Simpson College?

Get in touch with Simpson College are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	701 North C St, Indianola, IA 50125
Phone:	5159616251
Website:	simpson.edu/
Admissions:	simpson.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	simpson.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-affordability/

How Do I Get Into Simpson College?

You can apply to Simpson College online at: access.simpson.edu/apply/

Simpson College is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Simpson College

These are the things Simpson College requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Simpson College?

Simpson College has an acceptance rate of 86%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

2% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Simpson College ranged between 31 and 33.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Simpson College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	979	827	84%
Women	1,029	904	88%

Can I Afford Simpson College?

The average net price after aid at Simpson College is $22,231. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,750
In-State Fees	$906
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,750
Out-of-State Fees	$906
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,656
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,656

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 30% of students at Simpson College receive some form of financial aid (342 students).

About 97% of students at Simpson College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $36,418 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,237.

Student Loan Debt

71% of Simpson College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,401 per year.

Simpson College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 77 students enrolled at Simpson College, all undergraduate. Simpson College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,130 undergraduate students at Simpson College, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Simpson College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	21
Black or African American	48
Hispanic	144
White	814
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	30

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Simpson College are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	286
Missouri	11
Illinois	8
Nebraska	8
Texas	8

Additionally, approximately 2.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Simpson College

Simpson College offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

200 undergraduate students at Simpson College took at least one online class — of those, 40 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Simpson College

Simpson College offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Simpson College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.