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$47,656
per year
In-State Tuition
89%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
Simpson College is an educational institution in Indianola, IA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Law & Criminal Justice
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
11
Sports
10
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Admitted first-years are considered for GPA-based awards of $35,000-$42,000. Simpson's full-tuition offers depend on income, county or school district, so they are not listed.
For students entering Fall 2027
Founder's Scholarship (4.0+ GPA)
Competitive$42,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress: 1.80 cumulative GPA for 0.1-29 credits, 1.90 for 29.01-61, 2.00 for 61.01 and above
Considered automatically once accepted; no separate application
Based on your 7th-semester cumulative high school GPA. You receive only the award for your GPA band; these are the listed minimum awards and they cannot be combined with one another.
Presidential Scholarship (3.50-3.99 GPA)
Competitive$40,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress: 1.80 cumulative GPA for 0.1-29 credits, 1.90 for 29.01-61, 2.00 for 61.01 and above
Considered automatically once accepted; no separate application
Band is 3.50-3.99. Based on your 7th-semester cumulative high school GPA. You receive only the award for your GPA band; these are the listed minimum awards and they cannot be combined with one another.
Dean's Scholarship (3.25-3.49 GPA)
Competitive$37,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress: 1.80 cumulative GPA for 0.1-29 credits, 1.90 for 29.01-61, 2.00 for 61.01 and above
Considered automatically once accepted; no separate application
Band is 3.25-3.49. Based on your 7th-semester cumulative high school GPA. You receive only the award for your GPA band; these are the listed minimum awards and they cannot be combined with one another.
Simpson/Endowed Scholarship (below 3.25 GPA)
Competitive$35,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Satisfactory academic progress: 1.80 cumulative GPA for 0.1-29 credits, 1.90 for 29.01-61, 2.00 for 61.01 and above
Considered automatically once accepted; no separate application
For a GPA below 3.25. Based on your 7th-semester cumulative high school GPA. You receive only the award for your GPA band; these are the listed minimum awards and they cannot be combined with one another.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,941
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$59,274
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 58 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 57 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 64 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 65 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 62 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Indianola, Iowa
Warren County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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