Simpson College: Statistics

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# 4564 of 14,131 In the World
# 1264 of 2,597 In North America
# 1188 of 2,496 In the United States
# 19 of 1 In Indianola
# 5396 of 6,183 For History
Top 1-3 For 4 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

86%

Average SAT

1,475

Average ACT

32

Avg. cost to attend

$23,282 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

1,235

Graduates

16

Male:Female Ratio

50:50

Religion

United Methodist

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Simpson College has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 86% 86% 86%
Applicants 2,046 979 1,029
Admissions 1,764 827 904
Freshmen enrolled full time 381 210 166

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 72%
â–  Nonresident Alien 3%
â–  Asian 2%
â–  Hispanic 13%
â–  Black or African American 4%
â–  Two or more races 4%
â–  Unknown 2%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Simpson College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Simpson College majors

Simpson College has granted 247 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, and 10 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simpson College.

Major Bachelor Master
Health and Wellness, General 24 -
Business Administration and Management, General 22 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 17 -
Elementary Education and Teaching 16 -
Accounting 15 -
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 14 1
Computer Science 11 -
Psychology, General 11 -
Political Science and Government, General 10 -
Computer and Information Sciences, General 9 -
Management Information Systems, General 9 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 8 -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 8 -
History, General 8 -
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 8 -
Conducting - 7
Environmental Science 7 -
Human Services, General 7 -
Biochemistry 6 -
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 3 2
Economics, General 4 -
English Language and Literature, General 4 -
Mathematics, General 4 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 4 -
Philosophy 3 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 2 -
Engineering Physics & Applied Physics 2 -
Journalism 2 -
Music, General 2 -
Applied Mathematics, General 1 -
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General 1 -
Music Performance, General 1 -
Neuroscience 1 -
Sociology, General 1 -
Spanish Language and Literature 1 -
Sports Communication 1 -
Grand Total 247 10

Publications & Citations

Simpson College has published 430 scientific papers with 4,283 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Medicine, and Sociology.

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Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

16 Notable alumni

William T. Thompson

1. William T. Thompson

1860-1939 (aged 79)
lawyer politician
William Townsend Thompson was an American lawyer who served as Nebraska Attorney General and Solicitor of the United States Treasury.
Andrew G. Reid

2. Andrew G. Reid

1878-1941 (aged 63)
American football player athletics competitor lawyer
Andrew Graham Reid was an American college football player, coach, and official, athletics administrator, professor of mathematics, businessman, and lawyer. He played football for the University of Michigan's 1901 "Point-a-Minute" team. He was the head football coach and athletic director at Monmouth College in Illinois from 1907 to 1909. He also served as a football official in Big Ten Conference...
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Ernest Gustav Schroeder

3. Ernest Gustav Schroeder

1882-1960 (aged 78)
sporting director
Ernest Gustav "Dad" Schroeder was an athletic director for the University of Iowa for 11 years and the first wrestling and tennis coach in school history.
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Orlando Harrison Baker

4. Orlando Harrison Baker

1830-1913 (aged 83)
pastor university teacher journalist diplomat academic administrator
Orlando Harrison Baker was a professor of ancient languages at Simpson College in Iowa and the principal of Algona College. He later served as the U. S. consul at posts in Denmark, Australia, and Borneo.
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1860
Colors red, gold
Total staff 282
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 701 North C St Indianola, Iowa, 50125 United States
City Population 16,000
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