Simpson College
Indianola, IA · Private nonprofit · 1,227 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,941 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $15,764 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,176 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $22,468 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,586 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,936 |
Sticker tuition: $47,656 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Average SAT
- 1440
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $59,274
- Median debt at graduation
- $26,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business13%
Health & Nursing11%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Kinesiology & Sports Science9%
Education8%
Communications & Media8%
Social Sciences7%
Criminal Justice6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Computer Science4%
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