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Simpson College
Indianola, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Simpson College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Indianola, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.2K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading525 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math560 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite31 - 33
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,749
Earnings 5yr: $99,317
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,318
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,272
Earnings 5yr: $77,451
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,958
Earnings 5yr: $66,834
Debt: $26,975
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,097
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,790
Earnings 5yr: $62,268
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,219
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,279
Earnings 5yr: $55,995
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,919
Earnings 5yr: $55,150
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,713
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,966
Earnings 5yr: $50,609
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,696
Earnings 5yr: $45,965
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,495
Earnings 5yr: $47,295
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,237
Earnings 5yr: $40,292
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $60,908
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $57,644
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,392
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $43,639
Debt: N/A
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $29,151
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,936
In-State Tuition$47,656
Out-of-State Tuition$47,656
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
71%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,946
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$59,274
Completion Signals
63%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,262
Est. Monthly Payment
$219/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$81,964
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