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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1916th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityFringe town (less than 10 mi. from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,485
    Total Enrollment2,038
    Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredNo
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Indianola, IA

    Total Population17,474 (12,948 urban / 4,526 rural)
    Households6,296 (2.55 people per house)
    Families4,567 (3.0 people per family)
    Pop. — African American87
    Pop. — Asian109
    Pop. — Pacific Islander14
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native65
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)17,247
    Pop. — Other72

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Simpson College?

    Ranks 519th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $20,911 $20,911 $20,911
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $240 $240 $240
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $245 $245 $245
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $325 $325 $325
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $31,364 $31,364 $31,364
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $22,686 $22,686 $22,686
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $22,686 $22,686 $22,686

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $19,635 trend  $21,186 $19,635 trend  $21,186 $19,635 trend  $21,186
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,100 trend  $1,500
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,062 trend  $6,278
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,400
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,199 (536 male / 663 female)
    Admitted 1,053 (449 male / 604 female)
    Admission rate 88%
    First-time Enrollment 412 (182 male / 230 female)
    FT Enrollment 412 (182 male / 230 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Simpson College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Simpson College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 377th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 1%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 26

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
    Dorm Capacity1,200
    Meals per Week20
    Room Fee$3,013
    Board Fee$3,265

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Simpson College ranks 708th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,884 122 pie   31%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,618 243 pie   62%
    Institutional Grant Aid $9,588 393 pie   100%
    Student Loan Aid $6,234 351 pie   89%
    Any financial aid type   393 pie   100%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Simpson College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    171027
    Black Non-Hispanic
    102838
    Hispanic
    18624
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    121325
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    224
    White Non-Hispanic
    7311,1071,838
    Race Unknown
    433982
    Total 833 1,205 2,038

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Simpson College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 1 35 1 37
    Art/Art Studies, General 1 3 4
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 8 9
    Biochemistry 1 1
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17 17
    Business/Commerce, General 1 1 1 48 51
    Chemistry, General 2 2
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22 22
    Computer Science 3 1 1 6 11
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 6 6
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1 23 25
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2
    Economics, General 2 2 4
    Elementary Education and Teaching
    English Language and Literature, General 16 16
    Environmental Science 5 5
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    German Language and Literature 2 2
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 5 5
    History, General 8 8
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 2 7 9
    International Relations and Affairs 1 1 2
    Journalism, Other 13 13
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 34 34
    Marketing, Other 43 43
    Mathematics, General 1 7 8
    Music Performance, General 9 9
    Music Teacher Education 1 11 12
    Music, General 1 1
    Philosophy 1 1
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 4 5
    Physics, General 1 1
    Political Science and Government, General 6 6
    Psychology, General 1 17 18
    Religion/Religious Studies 7 7
    Social Sciences, General
    Sociology 13 13
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 5 6
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10 10
    Total 10 2 6 5 402 1 426

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Simpson College ranks 1303rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $54,906 ($58,330 male / $48,806 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 89 (57 male / 32 female)
    Total Benefits $1,381,420

    Simpson College Summary

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    Simpson College is a four-year, coeducational liberal arts institution situated in Indianola, Iowa and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In the 2004 report, Simpson College was named number 1 in the “Best Value” category for midwestern comprehensive colleges. Simpson College was founded in 1870 and was named after the Methodist minister Matthew Simpson. Simpson College was the first college attended by George Washington Carver. Carver left Simpson College to complete his undergraduate education at Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). The Simpsonian, the nation’s oldest continuously published college newspaper, is the student newspaper. The Zenith, the College yearbook, founded in 1890, is published under the direction of a student editor and student staff.

    Summary content courtesy of Wikipedia.

    Simpson College Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Simpson College is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. For instance, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, United Nations Semester, Washington Semester and Weekend College. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Simpson College.

    Computer Science:
    Computer Science, Information Sciences/Systems
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General
    History:
    History – General
    Education:
    Art Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Secondary Education
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biochemistry, Biology
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations
    Popular majors:
    twenty-eight percent business per marketing, ten percent social sciences, seven percent education, six percent liberal arts, five percent communications per journalism, five percent security and protective services
    Security and Protective Services:
    Criminal Justice Studies, Forensic Technologies
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, International Business, Marketing Management
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, German, Spanish

    Other additional expenses amounted to $455 Costs per credit hour $235 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. On the other hand, for non-international students, tutition fees are $20,911 Room & Board (on-campus) $5,922 Additional estimated expenses $455 Costs per credit hour $235 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $235 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.

    Simpson College Admissions

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    This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were one hundred and eighty-nine total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and sixty-four total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 87%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. The regular application due date was not reported. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 1st of May. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.

    Simpson College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling
    The Storm are a member of NCAA.

    Simpson College Financial Aid

    Financial aid distribution is at sixty-two percent scholarships per grants and thirty-eight percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.

    Simpson College Students

    The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 87 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, eight hundred and ninety-nine degree-seeking undergrads, three hundred and thirty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and twenty-five graduate enrollment. Besides, the student body consists of eighty-eight percent in-state students, twelve percent out-of-state students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, thirty percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-one percent in top quarter of graduating class and ninety percent in top half of graduating class. Simpson College offers Bachelor’s degrees.

    Further, the university has many unique facilites such as extensive Antebellum Era collection, cadaver laboratory, mock classroom. This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Without doubt, the school is located 12 miles from Des Moines.

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