School Information

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Total Enrollment 2,025
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Simpson College

http://www.simpson.edu
701 North C St, Indianola, Iowa 50125
(515) 961-6251

Simpson College is an independent, selective, church-related, comprehensive liberal arts college dedicated to excellence in higher education. The Simpson College community is equally committed to: Promoting integrative learning that enables students of all ages to develop intellectual and practical skills Nurturing values which foster personal worth and individuality within a creative, diverse and just community Graduating students who continue to grow as free, responsible and fulfilled individuals in the world of family, work, service and scholarship Drawing upon our relationship with the United Methodist Church and our religious traditions that guide us on issues of personal integrity, moral responsibility, social ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Simpson College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 84.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,526), and 73% receive loans ($7,019 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,261.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Simpson College is $18,006 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,290 people applied to Simpson College. Of the applicants, 89.0% were admitted (85.0% male & 92.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (38.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 1,993 undergraduate students at Simpson College, 26.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 91.0% of the 32 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     56.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1st
Admissions Office Phone 515-961-1624
Admissions Office Email admiss@simpson.edu
Admissions Office Address 701 North C Street Indianola, IA 50125
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.simpson.edu/admissions/transfer/transferinfo.html
Admissions Website http://www.simpson.edu/admissions/apply/process.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.simpson.edu/admissions/apply/process.html

In order to be accepted to Simpson College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Simpson College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 33
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 7 120
Accounting 7 35
Business/Commerce, General 0 58
International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
Marketing, Other 23
Communication, journalism, and related programs 28
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22
Journalism, Other 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 7
Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
Computer Science 1 0
Education 12 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 0
Music Teacher Education 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1
English language and literature/letters 17
English Language and Literature, General 17
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 9
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 13
Athletic Training/Trainer 13
History 5
History, General 5
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 29
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 29
Mathematics and statistics 16
Mathematics, General 16
Natural resources and conservation 7
Environmental Science 7
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 20
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 17
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 1
Religion/Religious Studies 7
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 1
Physics, General 2
Psychology 11
Psychology, General 11
Security and protective services 27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 25
Forensic Science and Technology 2
Social sciences 22
Economics, General 9
International Relations and Affairs 0
Political Science and Government, General 4
Social Sciences, General 7
Sociology 2
Visual and performing arts 28
Art/Art Studies, General 5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
Music Performance, General 11
Music, General 7
 
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