Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001887
- Phone: (319) 338-3926
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.46%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$23,578Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Simpson College
227 E Market-Brewery Sq, Iowa City, IA
Simpson College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Indianola, IA and operated as a private institution. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About 2,000 students enroll at Simpson College yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Simpson College offers:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at Simpson College scored in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 30 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at simpson.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $4,200 for the year. Students enrolled at Simpson College may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Simpson College "Storm" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Students should visit the school's http://www.simpson.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Simpson College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Simpson College is around 1,400 students, where graduate students make up roughly 25% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $40,000-$48,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Per unit charges are around $430 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $26,322 |
Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $8,019 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Simpson College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1946)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Simpson College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Simpson College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B, C, M)
- Forensic Science
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Simpson College.
- Drake University in Sioux Center, IA (16 miles away)
- Grand View University in Lamoni, IA (18 miles away)
- Central College in Cedar Rapids, IA (34 miles away)
- William Penn University in Sioux City, IA (48 miles away)
- Grinnell College in Des Moines, IA (51 miles away)
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- Visit the main Iowa colleges & universities profile page
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001887
- Phone: (319) 338-3926
- School Homepage