Simpson College, IA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Simpson College Rankings
Affordability49
Selectivity35
Retention40
Graduation48
Earnings44
Diversity18
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Simpson College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education13%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Simpson College
84%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Simpson College
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $27K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Simpson College
71%
Receive Federal Loans
$22K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$270
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 28% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $29K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $11K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 88% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Simpson College
77%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
10%
Withdrawal Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 64% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 69% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 46% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 40% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Simpson College
96%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $16K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Simpson College
1,377
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
48
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 7% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 12% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 31% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
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