Simpson College Admission
Acceptance Rate
89.10%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.60%
Freshmen Enrollment
302
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,569 students have applied and 1,398 students have allowed to admit to Simpson College (Acceptance rate: 89.10%). Simpson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.60 % where 302 students have finally enrolled out of 1,398 admitted students.
Simpson acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa.
Simpson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa.
How to Apply to Simpson College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Simpson. Simpson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | simpson.edu/admission-aid/apply-simpson-college/first-year-students |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admissions.simpson.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | simpson.edu/admission-aid/tuition-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | simpson.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | simpson.edu/admission-aid/apply-simpson-college/military-service-members-veterans-and-dependents |
| Disability Service | simpson.edu/academics/beyond-classroom/centers-services/understanding-college-accessibility |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Simpson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Simpson College is 0 and the average ACT score is 31. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson College | 0 | 31 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Simpson College, 2 students submitted SAT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Simpson College, 6 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 31 | 31 | 33 |
| English | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 30 | 35 |
Simpson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Simpson College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |