Simpson College

Indianola, IA
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Acceptance Rate
89%
Enrollment
1,130
Graduation Rate
66%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,274
Retention Rate
76%

Admissions

ACT Range (25th–75th)3133
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$46,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,212
Avg Net Price
$22,231
Room & Board
$10,088
Total COA
$58,937
Median Debt
$26,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$15,172
$30,001–48,000
$17,775
$48,001–75,000
$19,007
$75,001–110,000
$24,744
$110,001+
$26,854
Pell Grant Rate: 33%
Federal Loan Rate: 70%

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Sticker Price$56,300
Estimated Net Price$22,231 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
66%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,274
Retention Rate
76%
Median Debt
$26,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
18.5%
Health Professions
12.8%
Criminal Justice
9.8%
Education
9.1%
Social Sciences
6.8%
Biology
6.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.0%
Communication
5.3%
Computer Science
5.3%
English
4.5%

Demographics

Men 47%Women 53%
White
75.8%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
11.2%
Asian
1.9%
Two or More
4.1%
International
2.2%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.