PrivateTownSimpson College
Indianola, Iowa 50125
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Simpson College is a private institution in Indianola with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1410, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,274 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,231.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Storm
History & Fun Facts
- •History Indianola Male and Female Seminary opened on September 24, 1860, and the name was changed to the Des Moines Conference Seminary in September 1865.
- •In June 1885, "Centenary" was dropped from the name, becoming simply Simpson College.
- •Berry (1878–1880) Alexander Burns (1868–1878) Samuel Milton Vernon (1866–1868) ^ Walt, Joseph W.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
30.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,262
Programs (56)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average