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On-Campus and Online Opportunities

Whether you are deciding what to study after high school, considering a graduate degree, or looking for career enhancement, Simpson has an academic program for you.

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On-Campus Programs

Choose from more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs.

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Online Programs

Complete your degree on your terms with options such as human services and marketing.

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Graduate Programs

Build a strong foundation for top graduate programs and professional schools with focused academic advising and coursework.

Our Pre-Professional Programs

Build a strong foundation for top graduate programs and professional schools with focused academic advising and coursework.

All Pre-Professional Programs
Simpson College December 2023 Graduates

Join us for Commencement on Friday, Dec. 13

The Simpson College 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13, in Smith Chapel.

Get all your commencement info including ceremony details, guest information, graduate checklist and more.

Accessible. Affordable. Valuable.

Simpson is one of the best values in the Midwest—and we’re invested in your potential from the start with generous first-year scholarships and The $100K Simpson Promise.

100%

of tuition covered for Iowa families with an income of $100,000 or less

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100%

of students receive one or more scholarships

Scholarships
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A Support Network Focused on YOU

At Simpson, you’ll be surrounded by faculty and staff invested in your success, from classroom to career. Your unique identity and interests are valued by professors who get to know you.

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Your Campus. Your Community.

Nestled in the charming central Iowa city of Indianola — just minutes from Des Moines — our welcoming campus feels like a small town in itself. Our vibrant residency community offers a variety of housing and dining options — and plenty of space to learn and grow.

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The Center of Iowa. In the Mid(west) of it All.

We’re near everything Greater Des Moines has to offer. One of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, our state capital is full of opportunity, and you’re just a short drive away from it all.

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