Online & Graduate Studies
Programs tailored to fit your schedule and lifestyle
Online. On Your Time.
We want to make advancing your education comfortable and convenient. With online courses and six start times a year, you’re in complete control of the place and pace of your studies. Best of all, you’ll enjoy personal attention from expert faculty and staff who eagerly work with you to address your needs and ensure your success.
Take your life to the next level with online options, flexible courses and timelines, and personal support every step of the way.
If you have earned some college credits and are looking to complete, or if you've never taken a college course but have decided to pursue your degree, Simpson can help you reach your goals. Earn a Bachelor of Arts in one of seven, high-demand degree areas in an online learning environment.
Accounting
Computer Information Systems
Criminal Justice
Human Services
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing Communication
Multiple start times offer maximum flexibility
Simpson Online & Graduate Studies classes are offered in either a 16-week semester or an accelerated 8-week term. Most of our classes have multiple start times throughout the year, including summer classes.
Affordable tuition
We know that adult students have a number of concerns when deciding whether or not to finish their degree. Chief among these concerns is affordability. At Simpson, we understand.
That is why we have lowered our tuition, making us the most affordable evening and online private education in the state!
It's all part of Simpson's commitment to make our programs accessible and affordable for all students. And it's why we call it The Simpson Solution for Working Adults.
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Workforce Partnership Agreements
Simpson College offers workforce partnership agreements designed to meet the needs of adult learners and working professionals. Employees of participating companies and organizations are eligible to receive a tuition discount of up to 20 percent for select Simpson Online and Graduate Studies degree programs.
Additionally, Simpson allows an interest-free grace period for students receiving employer reimbursement so that you have up to 45 days after the conclusion of the term to submit the employer's portion of tuition costs.
Transfer to Simpson
See how your credits transfer to Simpson College
Get personalized transfer results in three easy steps using, Transferology a nationwide network that helps students explore college transfer options. It saves students time and money by providing a quick, intuitive way of getting college transfer credit questions answered. Simply create an account, add your courses, and get your results!
View the Iowa community college course articulation guides
Students who have earned an Associate of Arts degree at an accredited community college will have fulfilled the requirements of the Engaged Citizenship Curriculum (all general academic requirements) before starting at Simpson. Simpson has course articulation guides for Iowa community colleges which show how each class will transfer to Simpson. Credit evaluations are generated quickly upon request and are automatically completed for prospective students and applicants.
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Simpson College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.