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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.
On-Campus Programs
Choose from more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional programs.
Online Programs
Complete your degree on your terms with options such as human services and marketing.
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 ProgramsSpring Commencement 2025
Spring Commencement | May 3, 2025
Join the Simpson College community as we celebrate our 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. in Cowels Fieldhouse.
Students should arrive in their cap and gown, or put on cap and gown immediately when they arrive.
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.
of tuition covered for Iowa families with an income of $100,000 or less
Learn moreof students receive one or more scholarships
Scholarshipsof first-year students say they made the right choice attending Simpson
See the latest outcomesGo Beyond the Classroom
Sports & Recreation
With 25 varsity sports, 70+ intramural activities, a fitness center, and plenty of parks and trails nearby, you’ll stay active (or cheer on from the stands).
Performing & Creative Arts
Professionally produced plays and operas. Concerts and recitals. Art exhibits and literary journals. Our students show off their talent and creativity year-round.
Student Clubs & Orgs
Our 50+ clubs and organizations include groups related to academic and professional interests, hobbies and pastimes, and service and leadership.
Immersive Learning
Enrich your learning and gain professional experience with what we call “The Big Six.” These opportunities get you out of the classroom and into the action.
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.
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.
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.
