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Simpson College

#945 in US ranking Indianola, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$63,127
Tuition & fees
$47,656
Avg. aid
$36,418
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
Avg. SAT
1085
ACT range
31–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Median salary
$47,517
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Simpson College?

Simpson College traditions include Homecoming Week, Campus Day, and the Back to School Stand-Around. Together, they give students different ways to participate in campus life beyond classes.

Homecoming brings the campus community and alumni together around scheduled activities, typically including athletics and social events. Campus Day centers on campus beautification and volunteer service. The Back to School Stand-Around marks the beginning of the academic year as a gathering opportunity. Specific activities and dates can change, so students should use the current campus calendar when making plans.

What are the student housing and dining options at Simpson College?

Simpson College provides college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options. Its housing system includes residence-hall living, while students' eligibility for particular arrangements depends on their year, availability, and current housing policies.

Students should review the housing application, contract, and deadlines alongside their admission materials. A place to live on campus should not be confused with an automatic assignment to a preferred building or room. The college also offers meal-plan dining; students can compare plan requirements, dining locations, and hours with their schedules and dietary needs before selecting an option. The reported academic-year room and board charge is discussed in the annual cost section, but an individual bill may differ by assignment and meal plan.

Simpson College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

48

Simpson College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
90%
Campus size
85 acres

Simpson College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Simpson College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Dunn Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Simpson College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Simpson College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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