Simpson College
PrivateIndianola, IA
Simpson College, in Indianola, IA, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,227 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $93,749/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Simpson College's acceptance rate?
Simpson College in Indianola, IA admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Simpson College?
Admitted students at Simpson College typically score between 31–33 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Simpson College cost?
Simpson College's total cost of attendance is reported at $61,227 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Simpson College require students to live on campus?
No -- Simpson College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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