Simpson College

Indianola, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Simpson College reported a 88.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Simpson College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Indianola, IA, with an SAT reference of 1085 and an ACT reference of 32. The historical average net price is $21,936 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

1,646 applicants

SAT reference

1085

Combined score

ACT reference

32

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,936

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Simpson College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1085—
ACT (composite, 1–36)313233

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

81.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,274

Student Body

1,227

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Simpson College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,941
$30,001 – $48,000$15,764
$48,001 – $75,000$19,176
$75,001 – $110,000$22,468
$110,000+$26,586

Top Majors at Simpson College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing46
Health Professions24
Education23
Computer & Information Sciences20
Communication & Journalism19
Parks, Recreation & Fitness17
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15
Social Sciences15
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice14
Psychology11

Financial Aid at Simpson College

About Simpson College

Official website: https://simpson.edu/

Admissions: https://simpson.edu/admissions-aid/

Frequently Asked Questions About Simpson College

What is the acceptance rate at Simpson College?

Simpson College reported a 89% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,646. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Simpson College?

The historical 89% acceptance rate suggests Simpson College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Simpson College?

The imported historical records for Simpson College include an SAT reference value of 1085 and an ACT reference value of 32. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Simpson College?

The stored historical average net price at Simpson College is $21,936 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $35,240 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Simpson College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Simpson College is 64%. its stored first-year retention rate is 81%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $59,274. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Simpson College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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