Simpson College
Indianola, IA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,167
Graduate Enrollment: 46
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 90.83%
Male/Female: 45% / 55% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.2% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 66.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 43.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 78.8%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 8.3%
Asian: 1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 2.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $55,610
In-State tuition: $44,030Out-of-State tuition: $44,030
Estimated books and supplies: $1,146 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,654 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,334 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,334 (2022)
Average Family Income: $88,376 (2017)
Median Family Income: $72,991 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,374 |
| $30k-48k | $18,412 |
| $48k-75k | $17,607 |
| $75k-110k | $22,969 |
| $110k+ | $25,307 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 65%6-year graduation rate: 69%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,895 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,586 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 78.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 91.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 64.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 64.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,664 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,901 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 16 | $38,992 ($3,249) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 17 | $66,469 ($5,539) | $93,506 ($7,792) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 19 | $25,000 | $265 | $65,363 ($5,447) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 29 | $27,000 | $272 | $38,795 ($3,233) | $40,987 ($3,416) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $44,733 ($3,728) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 22 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,005 ($3,334) | $42,666 ($3,556) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | $41,779 ($3,482) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 30 | $27,000 | $274 | $38,678 ($3,223) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $58,254 ($4,855) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,241 ($2,937) | $51,909 ($4,326) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,931 ($2,828) | $43,007 ($3,584) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 26 | $27,000 | $278 | $41,615 ($3,468) | $49,733 ($4,144) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 8 | $44,600 ($3,717) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 10 | $51,504 ($4,292) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | $26,975 | $228 | $49,166 ($4,097) | $61,369 ($5,114) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 22 | $27,000 | $208 | $55,920 ($4,660) | $64,543 ($5,379) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,957Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $83,186,018 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $105,332,071 (2022)