At a glance
Average net price
$21,936
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.3%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
1,227
In-state tuition
$47,656
Out-of-state tuition
$47,656
Cost of attendance
$61,227
Median earnings (10y)
$59,274
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,440
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 81.3%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (23%), stem (20%), business (19%).
- STEM20%
- Health10%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services13%
- Business18.6%~228 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education9.3%~114 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science8.1%~99 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication7.7%~94 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~84 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.1%~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History3.2%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.8%~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 70 | $44,866 | $26,975 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 44 | $40,370 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 39 | $36,438 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 38 | $37,249 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 35 | $54,180 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 28 | $37,401 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $30,449 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $31,991 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | $63,021 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 23 | $38,322 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Music. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 13 | $45,519 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | $27,000 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | $37,017 | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Simpson College
Simpson College is a mid-sized institution located in Indianola, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,227 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Simpson College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $21,936 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $47,656 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $61,227 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $59,274 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Simpson College confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (20% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Simpson College accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,440. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Indianola, Iowa (town), Simpson College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Simpson College
Q.How much does Simpson College cost?
The average net price at Simpson College is $21,936 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $61,227.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Simpson College?
Simpson College has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Simpson College?
Simpson College admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Simpson College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Simpson College graduate earns $59,274 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Simpson College?
Published tuition is $47,656 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Simpson College located?
Simpson College is located in Indianola, Iowa (ZIP 50125).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Simpson College at their official website.