Simpson College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Simpson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Indianola, Iowa with approximately 1,227 undergraduate students enrolled. Simpson College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,936 per year. The graduation rate is 63%, and the typical graduate earns $51,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Simpson College is a private Methodist college in Indianola, Iowa. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and enrolled 1,151 students in fall 2022.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 66% graduation rate means about 1 in 3 students who start don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the upside, the median debt at graduation is a manageable $20,262, and with a $22,231 average net price, this small Iowa school can be genuinely affordable for the right student. Worth considering if you thrive in tight-knit, small communities (just 1,130 undergrads) and have a clear plan to stay on track to graduation, since the 76% freshman retention rate suggests some students struggle to find their fit here.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,227 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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