More selective than 29% of Iowa colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Simpson College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Simpson College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Simpson College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 31 | 33 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Simpson College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | — | — | 31–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | — | — | 31–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Simpson College compared with other Iowa colleges?
Simpson College has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 29 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Graceland University-Lamoni | 81% | 42% | $18,504 |
| 18 | Mount Mercy University | 83% | 58% | $20,168 |
| 19 | University of Iowa | 84% | 75% | $22,531 |
| 20 | Central College | 86% | 66% | $23,377 |
| 21 | Simpson College | 86% | 63% | $21,936 |
| 22 | University of Dubuque | 89% | 40% | $23,386 |
| 23 | Iowa State University | 89% | 75% | $18,589 |
| 24 | University of Northern Iowa | 93% | 68% | $15,901 |
| 25 | Maharishi International University | 96% | 50% | $14,956 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Iowa colleges →
Who enrolls at Simpson College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Simpson College admissions questions
What is the Simpson College acceptance rate?
Simpson College accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,463 of 1,646 applicants were admitted.
Does Simpson College require the SAT or ACT?
Simpson College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Simpson College?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (342 of 1,463).
Is Simpson College getting harder to get into?
Simpson College accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Simpson College overview