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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.9%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
3133
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
Programs (56)
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Storm
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia