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Simpson College |
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Simpson College is a selective, church-related, liberal arts college dedicated to excellence in private higher education. Simpson education is based on the best traditions of the liberal arts, meaning our students develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for life-long learning. |
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| County |
Warren County, IA |
| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
4 or more years |
| Institution Control |
Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
1,507 students
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
532 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
7 students
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| Part-Time Graduate |
15 students
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| Total Enrollment |
2,039 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,224 students
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| Tuition |
24414 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
99 % |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
28 % |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,768 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
54% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,958 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
99% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$11 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
86% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$9,472 |
- Simpson students thrive in an environment that fosters personal growth and development as well as academic achievement. The college endeavors to provide each of its approximately 1,900 students with the resources and experiences to assist them on their journey to becoming a mature, whole person.
- The curriculum includes more than 40 majors, minors and pre-professional programs. A 4-4-1 academic calendar provides students with many learning opportunities including internships, career observations and study programs both in the United States and abroad.
- Eighty-four percent of students are involved in student government, newspaper, yearbook, radio, intercollegiate and intramural sports, Greek life, departmental activities, honor and professional groups, music, drama, religion and other interest groups.
- Simpson's campus is a great place to call home and living on campus is an integral part of the Simpson Experience. Our 73 acre tree-lined campus is bordered on the north by one of the city's largest parks. Simpson offers many residential experiences including residence halls, apartment-style living, theme houses and an active Greek system.
- Simpson is also the summer home of internationally recognized Des Moines Metro Opera.
- Noted scientist George Washington Carver began his college career at Simpson in 1890.
- Simpson College has been fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association since 1913.
- Profile last updated: 09/16/2008.
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