Simpson College
tuition & fees
$47,656
graduate tuition & fees
$9,204
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
1,251
online students
53
Number of Programs
54
Financial Aid Amount
$36,418
Graduation Rate
63%
Simpson College is a Private, 4 years college located in Indianola, Iowa.
It has a total enrollment of 1,251 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Simpson's acceptance rate is 86.22% last year (undergraduate school).
Simpson College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Simpson College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 North C St, Indianola, IA 50125 |
| Phone | 515-961-6251 |
| WEB | simpson.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | simpson.edu/admissions-aid/ |
| Online Application | access.simpson.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | simpson.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-affordability/ |
| Net Price Calculator | simpson.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | simpson.edu/admissions-aid/veterans-military/ |
| Disability Service | simpson.edu/academics-programs/academic-services-support/center-for-academic-resources/student-accessibility-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Simpson College is 86.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.60%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.22 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.60 % |
Tuition & Fees
Simpson's 2025 tuition & fees is $47,656 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.12% compared to the last year's rate ($46,212).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,204. The graduate tuition increased by 27.06% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $47,656 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,204 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,251 students have enrolled at Simpson (2024-2025). Among them, 53 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Simpson has 1,235 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 16 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,235 |
| Graduate Students | 16 |
| Online Enrollment | 53 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Simpson offers 54 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 54 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Simpson
| Number of programs | 54 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |