# Simpson College

Private nonprofit college in Indianola, IA. IPEDS ID 154350.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/simpson-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/simpson-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 86% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,936 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 63%; beats 45% of IA colleges and 67% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,274; beats 67% of IA colleges and 68% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,262

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,941 |
| 30-48k | $15,764 |
| 48-75k | $19,176 |
| 75-110k | $22,468 |
| 110k+ | $26,586 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.22 years on average (53% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,274 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,941 | $75,711 | 3.3 years |
| 30-48k | $15,764 | $66,524 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,176 | $80,923 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,468 | $94,815 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,586 | $112,193 | 5.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $61,227
- Tuition and fees: $47,656
- Housing and meals: $10,088; books: $1,134

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 31–33 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,646 applicants, 1,463 admitted, 342 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 86%, ACT 31–33 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 89%, ACT 31–33 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (47 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | $93,749 | not reported |
| Computer Science | $70,950 | $91,318 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | $60,717 | $76,272 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $56,812 | $69,958 | $26,975 |
| Mathematics | not reported | $65,097 | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | $63,790 | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $41,925 | $61,219 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $42,862 | $57,279 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,158 | $54,919 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $49,966 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,872 | $49,696 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,760 | $46,495 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $43,635 | $46,237 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | $46,184 | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $90,730 (Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA), $85,530 (IA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $61,650 (Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA), $60,580 (IA), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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