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Simpson College is a private liberal arts college in Indianola, Iowa, founded in 1860 by Methodist settlers and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Enrolling approximately 1,175 undergraduates, Simpson offers 80+ majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs grounded in the liberal arts tradition, with the college's Signature Seven Skills curriculum ensuring graduates develop core competencies in critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, character, civic engagement, and career readiness. Simpson is ranked #5 among Regional Colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report and is recognized as a Best Value school. The college campus occupies 85 acres in Indianola — a vibrant college town 30 miles south of Des Moines — and is characterized by a highly residential environment with 91% of students living on campus, fostering a tight-knit academic community. The 13:1 student-faculty ratio and small class sizes enable close faculty-student mentorship. Simpson is notable for its strong programs in health and wellness, business, education, and criminal justice, and its proximity to Des Moines provides internship and career access to Iowa's largest metropolitan area.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$48988
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $47,656
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
