Indianola,
IA
About Simpson College
Simpson College is a private, religious college in the suburb of Indianola, Iowa. Simpson College was founded in 1860. The college enrolls around 1,218 students per year, including 1,172 undergraduate students.
Simpson College Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Simpson College. The acceptance rate at Simpson College is 91%. In 2022, 1,208 out of 1,330 total applicants were accepted.
| Simpson College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 91% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 8% |
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Simpson College is locatedin the town of Indianola, Iowa, in the suburbs of Des Moines.
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College Info
Simpson College Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Simpson College is Aug 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Simpson College is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Simpson College ACT Scores
ACT Range
18 - 25
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
25 and Above
18 to 25
18 and Less
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Simpson College SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1060 - 1160
Math SAT Range
530 - 590
Reading SAT Range
540 - 610
Simpson College Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$55,876
In State$55,876
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Simpson College is like? There are approximately 1,218 students enrolled at Simpson College, including 1,172 undergraduate students and 46 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 76% percent are from IA and 24% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time76%
In State24%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
1,218
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
91%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$45,108
Out-of-State
$45,108
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 15
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