by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Simpson College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Simpson College were $47,656 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $906; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,750 |
| Fees | $906 |
| Total | $47,656 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Simpson College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Simpson College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Simpson College is relatively pricey.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Simpson College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Simpson College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $43,124 |
| Two Years Ago | $44,202 |
| One Year Ago | $45,306 |
| Most Recent Year | $46,750 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Simpson College has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 3.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $49,174 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.67%, so a year from now students could pay around $48,930.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,930 |
| In 2 Years | $50,238 |
| In 3 Years | $51,581 |
| In 4 Years | $52,960 |
| In 5 Years | $54,375 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $203,709.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Simpson College, see the Simpson College Financial Aid page.
