Simpson College

Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: United Methodist
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot: Storm
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School Description
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Simpson College is an independent, selective, church-related, comprehensive liberal arts college dedicated to excellence in higher education.

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For the college in Redding, California associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, see Simpson University.

Simpson College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts institution situated in Indianola, Iowa, USA, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Simpson is a small school with approximately 1,500 full-time students and nearly 500 part-time students. In addition to the main campus in Indianola, the college has classroom facilities in West Des Moines and Ankeny.

Simpson has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 10 comprehensive colleges in the Midwest. In the 2004 report, Simpson College was named number 1 in the "Best Value" category for midwestern comprehensive colleges.

The Des Moines Metro Opera makes its home on the Simpson campus with performances held during the summer at the Blank Performing Arts Center. Operas are normally performed with English supertitles and are open to all.

The 85 acre tree-lined campus is bordered on the north by Buxton Park. Simpson blends tradition with practicality which is reflected in the architecture on campus. Many of the buildings have been renovated in keeping with their historic past, and new buildings blend the traditional look of the campus with an energetic dimension. The most notable exceptions to this are the theatre building and the student center. Both are shining examples of the Brutalist architecture that dominated American campus construction in the 1970s.

Simpson's housing offers a variety of residential experiences including traditional residence halls, apartment-style living, theme houses and an active Greek system. All residences on campus come with air conditioning, lofted beds, carpet, furniture, social lounges and wireless internet.

College and Character, A national initiative of the John Templeton Foundation, names Simpson College as one of 60 colleges that offer students an exemplary first-year program.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,937
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 100%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 20,911
Students Receiving Aid: 100%
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Admissions
Selectivity: Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 5%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 92%
Out-of-State 8%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Iowa 92%
Minnesota 2%
Nebraska 1%
Missouri 1%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 71%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 20,911    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 20,693    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 218    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,732 29%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,347 54%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 9,213 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,663 84%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 86% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 21
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 27, Verbal: 27, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Simpson College

Bachelor's Level Majors

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