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Simpson College admissions

Indianola, Iowa · Private · 1,227 undergrads

Simpson College admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,764 of 2,046, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent ACT scores had 31–33.

The numbers

Applied
2,046
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
31–33
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
22%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into Simpson College?

86% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 31–33 on the ACT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,046 applied, 1,764 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Does Simpson College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Simpson College's fall 2027 rule yet. Simpson College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Simpson College's site

Questions people ask

What is Simpson College's acceptance rate?
Simpson College admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024 (1,764 of 2,046, federal IPEDS data).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers