Simpson College (Simpson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Indianola, IA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Simpson's tuition & fees is $47,656 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $36,418.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,251 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Simpson's acceptance rate is 86.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.60%.
Simpson ranked 80th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 3rd in Iowa Colleges rankings. Simpson College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Simpson College is $47,656. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,204.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,145 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,694.
| Undergraduate | $47,656 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $9,204 |
| Undergraduate | $49,145 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $11,694 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 86.22% Acceptance Rate / 21.60% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 63% |
| Retention Rate | 81%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8.33% (12 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 1,251 (1,235 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $36,418 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Simpson College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | 701 North C St, Indianola, IA 50125 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 515-961-6251 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate Colleges |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
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