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Simpson College

Indianola, Iowa 50125

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Simpson College is a private institution in Indianola with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1410, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,274 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,231.

Established
1860
Mascot
Thunder the Elephant
Type
Private college
Conference
American Rivers Conference
Division
Division III
89%Acceptance
1410SAT Avg
1,130Students
11:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$59,274Earnings 10yr
$22,231Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Simpson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.9%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1410

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$46,212
Room & Board$10,088
Books & Supplies$1,134
Total Cost of Attendance$58,937
Average Net Price$22,231
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,172
$30–48K$17,775
$48–75K$19,007
$75–110K$24,744
$110K+$26,854

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,231

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

29.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,262

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,130
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.7%
Freshman Retention76.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,946
8 Years$50,552
10 Years$59,274

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,500
Men
$57,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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