Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$59.3k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Simpson College
Indianola, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$46,212
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,212
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,088
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,926
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$56,300
Net price (after aid)$22,231
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,172
$30k – $48k$17,775
$48k – $75k$19,007
$75k – $110k$24,744
$110k+$26,854
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$59,274
Median debt at graduation$26,000
Est. monthly loan payment$276
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.3×Graduates earn about 2.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans70%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
66%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
66%
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$46.2k
Net price
$22.2k
Pell
33%
Median debt
$26k
Earnings (10y)
$59.3k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (22)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureArt History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89%
SAT range
1310 - 1510
ACT range
31 - 33
Campus & Student Life
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About Simpson College
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- Where is Simpson College located?
- Simpson College is located in Indianola, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Simpson College?
- Simpson College is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Simpson College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Simpson College is approximately 89%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Simpson College?
- Simpson College's published in-state tuition is approximately $46,212 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Simpson College?
- Simpson College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,153 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Simpson College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Simpson College.
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