Simpson College
Faith-based college · Indianola, IA · 1,227 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
86%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
31–33
Average net price
$20,460
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$63,127
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
63%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Simpson College?
Simpson College accepts about 86 of every 100 applicants (86%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–33.
The latest federal data says Simpson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Simpson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Simpson College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $63,127 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $20,460 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $48,988 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$48,988
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$48,988
- Room & board$11,000
- Total cost of attendance$63,127
- Average net price after grants$20,460
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Education.
Simpson College FAQ
- What is Simpson College's acceptance rate?
- 86% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for Simpson College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–33.
- Is Simpson College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Simpson College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Simpson College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Simpson College cost?
- About $63,127 a year before aid; $20,460 on average after grants.
- What is Simpson College's FAFSA school code?
- 001887. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Simpson College receives your information.
- What is Simpson College's graduation rate?
- 63% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Simpson College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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