Overview

Simpson College is a Comprehensive institution located in Indianola, IA.

Location & Contact

Address 701 N C ST
Indianola, IA  50125
United States

Contact Leigh Mlodzik
Vice President for Enrollment
Email: leigh.mlodzik@simpson.edu
Phone: 515-961-1699

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Journalism, Other	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication	×
Sports Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Pre-engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-nursing Studies	×
Pre-optometry Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Applied And Professional Ethics	×
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Forensic Science And Technology	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,646

Applied

1,463

Accepted

1,140

Enrolled

Female Admissions

932

Females Applied

837

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

696

Males Applied

610

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.57

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 15th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	31	33

Tuition & Fees

Fees

906

Full-time student fees

11,000

Room & board

5,304

Room only

Financial Aid

43,396

Avg. Financial Aid Package

43,801

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

31,892

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,103

Avg. Loan Aid

30,744

Avg. Grant Aid

37,139

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,140

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	11.15%
Black or African American	3.54%
White or Caucasian	75.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.27%
Asian	1.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.07%
Other	0.97%

Gender

Male (46.84%)

Female (53.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	90%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming Week, Campus Day (campus beautification/volunteer service day) and Back to School Stand-Around

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

More services
Carver Cultural Center

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Religious Life Community, Campus Activities Board, Student Government Association, Intramurals and Multicultural Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
SAFE (Simpson Alert for Emergencies) provides phone calls in case of campus security/weather emergencies

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

381

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 242

Part-time - 139

Male - 174

Female - 207