Simpson College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Simpson College?

Simpson College charges the same published undergraduate tuition to Iowa and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, reported full-time tuition was $46,750 and required fees were $906, bringing tuition and mandatory fees to $47,656 before housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal spending.

• 2024-25 tuition and required fees: $47,656.
• Reported room and board charges: $11,000 for the academic year.
• Reported books and supplies allowance: $1,092.

Adding those three reported amounts produces $59,748, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation and personal expenses can increase the total, and charges vary with housing and meal choices. It is also not a current-year price quote. Graduate, part-time, and adult-learning charges follow different pricing structures.

The published price is not necessarily the amount a student pays after grants and scholarships. In the reported aid data, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 71% took student loans. Average net price varied by family income; for the lowest reported income band, $0-$48,000, it was $15,764. Net price is an average after applicable grant aid, not a personalized offer, and loans still have to be repaid. Applicants can use a current net price estimate and their individual aid offer to compare realistic out-of-pocket costs.

What are the work-study opportunities at Simpson College?

Simpson students may combine campus employment with academic work, but Federal Work-Study is not an automatic job or an upfront tuition discount. Eligibility depends on a student's financial-aid determination, and wages are generally earned through hours worked.

Students interested in Federal Work-Study should complete the FAFSA and review their aid offer, then check the college's current student-job postings and hiring procedures. Other campus jobs may be available without a Federal Work-Study award. Hours, pay, and job availability can vary; students should not count projected wages as guaranteed funds for a bill due before they begin working.

For career development, Simpson reports individual and group career counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students seek internships or employment, but an internship is not required of every student, and access to career services is not an employment guarantee.