Indianola,
IA
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About Simpson College
Simpson College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Indianola, Iowa. Simpson College was founded in 1860. The college currently enrolls around 1,151 students per year, including 1,127 undergraduate students.
Simpson College Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Simpson College. Simpson College admitted 89% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 1,569 students applied to Simpson College and 1,398 were admitted.
| Simpson College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 89% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
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Simpson College Campus Tours
Simpson College is located in the town of Indianola, Iowa, in the suburbs of Des Moines.
If you want to see Simpson College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 and Interstate 80 to Indianola, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Des Moines International.
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College Info
Simpson College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Simpson College is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Simpson College is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Simpson College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1210 - 1440
Math SAT Range
570 - 720
Reading SAT Range
640 - 720
Simpson College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$56,300
In State$56,300
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$45,306
$45,306
Fees
$906
$906
Housing
$10,088
$10,088
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Simpson College is like? There are approximately 1,151 students enrolled at Simpson College, including 1,127 undergraduate students and 24 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from IA and 33% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time67%
In State33%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,151
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
89%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$46,212
Out-of-State
$46,212
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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