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Simpson College

Private

Indianola, IA

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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

Admit rate86%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range31–33
Undergrads1,227
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$61,227
4-year grad rate64%
Median earnings, 10yr out$59,274

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

Undergrads taking federal loans71%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$76,272/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$69,958/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$61,219/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$93,749/yr
Computer Science$91,318/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,696/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,495/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,279/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,237/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$65,097/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,919/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,966/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$63,790/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,294
Typical room charge$4,680
Typical board charge$4,974

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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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