Simpson College
School Notes Overview:
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.
School Overview:
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| County | Warren County, IA |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,507 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 532 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 7 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 15 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,039 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,224 students |
| 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: 10/21/2008.
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- About Town - July 24 (Shenandoah Valley News)
posted on July 26, 2010 at 03:49:53 pm
Mandy and Matt Poulter of Pella, will be featured on ABCs Good Morning America (GMA) sometime next week with an update on the Haiti orphanage the couple assists with. - Area college student news (Logan Herald-Observer & Woodbine Twiner)
posted on July 22, 2010 at 02:32:54 pm
Briar Cliff Dean’s List Tamara Landon received a perfect 4.0 grade point average at Briar Cliff University in Sioux City for the third term of the 2009-2010 academic year. - Lured by an Anchor (Albert Lea Tribune)
posted on July 13, 2010 at 02:41:24 pm
NORTHWOOD, Iowa — There are family businesses and then there are family lifestyles. For Jane Podgorniak, owner and publisher of the Northwood Anchor, it’s one and the same. - Simpson students named to president’s, dean’s lists (Newton Daily News)
posted on July 9, 2010 at 04:44:14 pm
INDIANOLA — Simpson College in Indianola recently released its president’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2010 semester. - About Town - June 30 (Shenandoah Valley News)
posted on July 4, 2010 at 07:49:36 am
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