Simpson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4410 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1233 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1158 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #5224 of 5,246 | For Mechanical Engineering |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 1,127
- Graduates
- 24
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 89% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,569 | 852 | 708 |
| Admissions | 1,398 | 745 | 645 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 301 | 158 | 143 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
256 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
53 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
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 | 890 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 54 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 41 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 20 (2%) |
| Asian | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simpson College is $23,185 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 | $18,245 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,041 |
| $48-75K | $18,898 |
| $75-110K | $23,793 |
| $110K+ | $26,688 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,202 | $6,526 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,202 | $6,526 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,202 | $6,526 |
| Fee in-district | $906 | $80 |
| Fee in-state | $906 | $80 |
| Fee out-of-state | $906 | $80 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,294 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,654 |
| Room charge | $4,680 |
| Meal charge | $4,974 |
Simpson College majors
Simpson College has granted 298 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 24 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simpson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 25 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 16 | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | |
| Accounting | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | |
| Conducting | 9 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Journalism | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 6 | |
| Human Services, General | 6 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Actuarial Science | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 3 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Neuroscience | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Sports Communication | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 298 | 24 |
Simpson College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 64% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simpson College has published 357 scientific papers with 2,451 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Sociology, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 7 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 |
| 1997 | 5 | 8 |
| 1998 | 2 | 19 |
| 1999 | 6 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 22 |
| 2001 | 3 | 22 |
| 2002 | 25 | 29 |
| 2003 | 8 | 17 |
| 2004 | 5 | 15 |
| 2005 | 6 | 37 |
| 2006 | 2 | 28 |
| 2007 | 4 | 45 |
| 2008 | 5 | 49 |
| 2009 | 5 | 54 |
| 2010 | 10 | 63 |
| 2011 | 20 | 79 |
| 2012 | 19 | 77 |
| 2013 | 9 | 103 |
| 2014 | 6 | 86 |
| 2015 | 4 | 124 |
| 2016 | 11 | 211 |
| 2017 | 39 | 131 |
| 2018 | 12 | 150 |
| 2019 | 19 | 154 |
| 2020 | 12 | 171 |
| 2021 | 7 | 210 |
| 2022 | 15 | 196 |
| 2023 | 11 | 167 |
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, and roles in French Grand Opera.
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Nate Boulton
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Nate Boulton is an American politician serving in the Iowa Senate since 2017. Boulton, a Democrat, represents the 20th District. Boulton was first elected in 2016 to replace retiring Democratic Senator Dick Dearden.
General info
| Founded | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 290 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 701 North C St Indianola, Iowa, 50125 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 5159616251 |