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Simpson College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Indianola, Iowa. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Simpson College is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Simpson College. The most common major fields study at the school include music, mathematics, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Simpson College does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Simpson College, in 2005, had 2,038 students (1,702 full-time equivalent).
Most students at the school attend full-time. Simpson College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Simpson College makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Simpson College
701 North C St
Indianola, IA 50125
General Phone: (515) 961-6251
Admissions Phone: (515) 961-1624
Financial Aid Phone: (515) 961-1630
http://www.simpson.edu
Simpson College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 107 | business, accounting, marketing studies, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 82 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, sociology, history, English, German language, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Science | 20 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 19 | communication studies, journalism courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | music teaching, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 6 | music performance, music |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Simpson College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 342 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 3 |
In 2005, Simpson College had a total enrollment of 2,038 students (1,702 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 99% |
| Graduate | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 93% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Simpson College offers campus housing for 1,208 of its 1,702 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Indianola, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,232 | 1,061 | 86% | 336 | 32% |
| Men | 581 | 489 | 84% | 152 | 31% |
| Women | 651 | 572 | 88% | 184 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (515) 961-1624
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,911 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,911 |
| Room and board | $ 6,456 |
| Room charge | $ 3,376 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,080 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Simpson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (515) 961-1630
Simpson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $69,010 | 8 | $59,827 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $49,280 | 4 | $51,416 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,662 | 15 | $43,489 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $38,422 | 3 | $37,023 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $55,550 | 30 | $48,256 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simpson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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