Simpson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4564 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1264 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1188 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #5396 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 1,235
- Graduates
- 16
- Male:Female Ratio
- 50:50
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- simpson.edu
Simpson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Simpson College has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 84% | 88% |
| Applicants | 2,046 | 979 | 1,029 |
| Admissions | 1,764 | 827 | 904 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 381 | 210 | 166 |
201 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
53 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Simpson College are 31-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 904 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 159 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 53 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 33 (3%) |
| Asian | 23 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simpson College is $23,282 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,941 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,764 |
| $48-75K | $19,176 |
| $75-110K | $22,468 |
| $110K+ | $26,586 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $46,750 | $9,204 |
| Tuition in-state | $46,750 | $9,204 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $46,750 | $9,204 |
| Fee in-district | $906 | |
| Fee in-state | $906 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $906 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,264 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,500 |
| Room charge | $5,064 |
| Meal charge | $5,436 |
Simpson College majors
Simpson College has granted 247 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 10 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simpson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness, General | 24 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | |
| Accounting | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | 1 |
| Computer Science | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 | |
| Conducting | 7 | |
| Environmental Science | 7 | |
| Human Services, General | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 | 2 |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 | |
| Journalism | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Neuroscience | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Sports Communication | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 247 | 10 |
Simpson College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 62% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simpson College has published 430 scientific papers with 4,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 10 |
| 1994 | 2 | 10 |
| 1995 | 2 | 14 |
| 1996 | 4 | 20 |
| 1997 | 6 | 15 |
| 1998 | 2 | 26 |
| 1999 | 8 | 20 |
| 2000 | 5 | 31 |
| 2001 | 3 | 29 |
| 2002 | 26 | 35 |
| 2003 | 8 | 30 |
| 2004 | 6 | 31 |
| 2005 | 9 | 84 |
| 2006 | 3 | 42 |
| 2007 | 5 | 63 |
| 2008 | 6 | 64 |
| 2009 | 6 | 73 |
| 2010 | 9 | 109 |
| 2011 | 23 | 113 |
| 2012 | 22 | 115 |
| 2013 | 13 | 147 |
| 2014 | 6 | 145 |
| 2015 | 13 | 181 |
| 2016 | 9 | 279 |
| 2017 | 41 | 201 |
| 2018 | 15 | 195 |
| 2019 | 23 | 233 |
| 2020 | 10 | 280 |
| 2021 | 11 | 294 |
| 2022 | 16 | 286 |
| 2023 | 19 | 316 |
| 2024 | 9 | 302 |
| 2025 | 6 | 232 |
Simpson College alumni
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David Duvall Orr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
David Duvall Orr is an American Democratic politician who served as the Cook County Clerk from 1990 to 2018. Orr previously served as alderman for the 49th ward in Chicago City Council from 1979 to 1990. He briefly served as acting Mayor of Chicago from November 25 to December 2, 1987, following the death of Mayor Harold Washington. Orr retired from the office of Cook County Clerk in 2018, opting not to run for an eighth term.
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Ilo Wallace
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Ilo Wallace was the wife of Henry A. Wallace, the 33rd vice president of the United States. She was the second lady of the United States from 1941 until 1945. She was the sponsor of the battleship USS Iowa.
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John Osborn
- Occupations
- opera singer
- Biography
-
John Osborn is an American operatic tenor. He is particularly associated with the bel canto repertoire, especially the works of Rossini, Donizetti and roles in French Grand Opera.
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Nate Boulton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nate Boulton is an American politician who served in the Iowa Senate from 2017 to 2025. Boulton, a Democrat, represented the 20th and 16th districts. Boulton was first elected in 2016 to replace retiring Democratic Senator Dick Dearden.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 282 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 701 North C St Indianola, Iowa, 50125 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 5159616251 |