Simpson College

What does Simpson College offer in terms of athletics?

Simpson College competes in NCAA Division III athletics as a member of the American Rivers Conference. That affiliation is more useful for understanding varsity competition than a general list of sports, which may also include club, intramural, or recreational activities.

Varsity opportunities include sports such as football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, track and field, and wrestling. Students who want competition without a varsity commitment can look into intramurals and other recreation offerings. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships, although athletes may qualify for other forms of institutional or need-based aid under applicable rules. Prospective recruits should confirm current team rosters and recruiting requirements with the relevant coach.

What student groups and Associations are available at Simpson College?

Simpson College students can participate in student government, cultural and religious groups, arts activities, and event planning. Representative organizations include the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Multicultural Student Association, and Religious Life Community.

Students interested in media or performance can explore the student newspaper, student-run radio and television activities, theater, and choral groups. Intramural activities offer another way to meet peers without joining a varsity team. Because organization names and activity levels change, the current student-organization directory is the best place to confirm whether a specific group is meeting and how to join.

Who studies at Simpson College?

Simpson College enrolled about 1,251 students in the reported institutional data, making it a relatively small college. Its entering group included 381 first-time, degree-seeking students and 51 transfer-in students. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 12 to 1; that ratio is an institution-wide measure, not a promise about class size.

About three-quarters of students were Iowa residents, while roughly 23% came from other U.S. states and 2% from other countries. Most enrolled students were in traditional college-age groups, though adults also attended. The reported racial and ethnic counts included 889 White students, 158 Hispanic or Latino students, and 52 Black or African American students. These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience of belonging or access to support.

How does student life look like at Simpson College?

Simpson College's student experience is strongly residential: the reported share living on campus is 90%, compared with 10% commuting. That can make campus events and shared spaces a significant part of daily life, while commuters may need to plan deliberately around activities outside class hours.

Students can find social connections through activities programming, performance, recreation, and community service. The college also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling services. New students should check orientation details and the current hours and eligibility rules for support services, especially if they expect to use them outside standard weekday hours.

What libraries are available to students at Simpson College?

Dunn Library is Simpson College's main campus library. It supports coursework and research through study space, collections, and access to academic information resources.

Students working on research-intensive assignments should ask library staff about database access, research help, and obtaining materials the library does not hold locally. Digital access and borrowing rules can differ for enrolled students, graduates, and visitors. Students who rely on overnight study space should check current library hours rather than assume that a 24-hour area is available.