by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,225 undergraduates in 2020, Simpson College is a small, private college located in Indianola, Iowa. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Simpson College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Simpson College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Simpson College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the United Methodist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best United Methodist Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Simpson College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Simpson College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Simpson College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Simpson College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Simpson College for Veterans Guide.
Simpson College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Simpson College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,225 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,108 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 117 (9.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,108 | 117 | 1,225 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Simpson College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Simpson College #1015 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Simpson College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Simpson College Diversity Guide.
Simpson College has a total of 552 student athletes, 369 men and 183 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,616,663 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,616,663 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Simpson College Athletics