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Simpson College

Simpson College

Simpson College, established in 1860, was named after the Methodist minister, Matthew Simpson. The college, which is a four-year, liberal arts educational institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, is siutated on 85 acres of land in Indianola, Iowa. In addition to this campus, the institution maintains classroom facilities in West Des Moines and Ankeny.

Simpson College offers academic programs in a number of subjects with more than 40 majors, minors and pre-professional programs from wihch to choose. The students, in their first semester, are placed in a Liberal Arts Seminar also called LAS which helps them to adjust to campus life and academic work.

Nicknamed the Storm, the Simpson College’s athletics teams compete in Division III of the NCAA. The students participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, and swimming. Various dance squads and cheerleading teams are also supported by the college.

Overview of Simpson College

Simpson College is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Indianola, IA. 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.

Areas of Study

There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Simpson College. The most common major fields study at the school include mathematics, science, media, art studies, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Simpson College Selectivity

Simpson College does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Simpson College, in 2007, had 2,039 students (1,716 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Simpson College

Simpson College
701 North C St
Indianola, IA 50125
General Phone: (515) 961-6251
http://www.simpson.edu

Simpson College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management114business, marketing studies, accounting, international business
Liberal Arts85liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, sociology, German language, ...
Science46biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy33sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, health and fitness
Media32communication studies, journalism courses
Security And Law Enforcement22criminal justice and safety
Therapy And Counseling21psychology
Art Studies12art studies
Computer Science And Engineering12computer and info science, computer science
Education And Teaching8music teaching, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher ed
Religion And Philosophy8religion, philosophy
Mathematics7mathematics
Music7music performance, music
Drama And Performing Arts6drama
Conservation And Resource Management5environmental science

Number of programs and degrees for Simpson College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree41639
Postbaccalaureate certificate13
Master's degree11

Student Body

In 2007, Simpson College had a total enrollment of 2,039 students (1,716 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men43%
Women57%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate97%
Graduate3%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White89%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1928%
20-2132%
22-2415%
25-296%
30-345%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa84%
Illinois4%
Missouri3%
Minnesota3%
Kansas1%
Florida1%
Texas1%
Nebraska1%
Colorado1%
Arizona1%

Simpson College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time26 %

Simpson College Room and Board (2007)

Simpson College offers campus housing for 1,203 of its 1,716 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(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.

Simpson College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,3461,18088%38533%
Men59550485%16533%
Women75167690%22033%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal2126
ACT Math2026
ACT Composite2227

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT1%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Simpson College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 23,596
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 23,596
Room and board$ 7,255
Room charge$ 3,794
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,461
Books and supplies$ 1,750
Other expenses$ 2,600

Financial Aid:
Simpson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 188700)

Simpson College Faculty

Simpson College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3716
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1014
Non-tenured and not on tenure track78

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year24$70,3079$65,574
Associate professoracademic year14$52,8138$54,391
Assistant professoracademic year9$43,89217$44,309
Instructoracademic year7$42,9424$30,661
All faculty totalacademic year54$57,82238$50,031

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Simpson College Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackIowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Simpson College Degree Programs (2007)

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
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Simpson College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Simpson College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Simpson College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Simpson College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Simpson College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Simpson College % of degrees in media
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Simpson College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Simpson College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Simpson College % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Simpson College % of degrees in mathematics
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
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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