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98.6% of graduates reported employment, enrollment/preparation for graduate school, military, or service within six months of graduation. 

Simpson is the only private college in Iowa with a comprehensive speech and debate program. 

Simpson’s alumni are everywhere! A worldwide network of experts, professionals and entrepreneurs.

WHY SIMPSON? Because it’s simply BETTER in 3 distinct ways.

You will gain the confidence you need to make an impact in the world and be more marketable on the job.

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1: Better Experiences

MORE THAN AN INTERNSHIP, EXPLORESHIPS ARE EXPERIENCES (PLURAL). Stand out, take risks and demonstrate you have the know-how to get the job done. Get more, early and often at Simpson. 

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2: Better Skills

GO LONG BY DEVELOPING, PRACTICING AND PUSHING YOUR POWER SKILLS. Then launch into your career where employers will take notice and value your capabilities. 

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3: Better Attention

DISRUPT YOUR EXPECTATIONS OF COLLEGE. Expect more and benefit big by being more confident on the job. Get the personal attention you need so you are ready for anything.

How will I be more confident?

Storm Athletics

There’s nothing quite like working as a team toward a common goal. As a member of any of Simpson’s 19 varsity athletic teams, you’ll do just that. Compete at a high level today. Build camaraderie that will last a lifetime. 

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We ♥ Our Location

THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO WE HAVE A HARD TIME CHOOSING! Indianola and Des Moines are so close that we literally consider our towns neighbors – so, we hop the fence to see world-renowned performances, go shopping, take in the art scene – we get to do everything! 

Get Involved in Life on Campus

You love what you are involved in now, so why not continue it at college? At Simpson you can do it all. And it’s exactly what you pictured college to be like ... fun!

Current students highly ranked “the content of the courses within my major is valuable” in a recent Student Satisfaction Survey.

Current students ranked “the instruction in my major field is excellent” as a significant strength in a recent Student Satisfaction Survey.

“My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual,” in the Top 10 list of strengths in a recent Student Satisfaction Survey.

ALUMNI AGREE

  • “Best decision I’ve ever made.”
  • “The best faculty and staff!”
  • “SC made me who I am today.”
  • “SC stretched me as an individual.”
  • “The most wonderful years of my life.”
  • “Professors cared about me.”
  • “The ultimate college experience.”
  • “I made lifelong friends, who I cherish.”
  • “My time abroad changed my whole world.”
 

From Our Students

“There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus.” Our current students ranked that statement as one of Simpson’s top 10 strengths in our recent Student Satisfaction Survey.  Their opinion matters the most!

Explore Majors

Over 80 majors and minors to choose from. Some with advanced degree options, study abroad and research woven right in.

I AM ABLE TO EXPERIENCE INTELLECTUAL GROWTH HERE.

This statement was ranked as a key strength in our recent Student Satisfaction Survey.

Let’s recap the results: Students think the course content is valuable, the instruction is excellent, faculty care about them as people and SC is committed to academic excellence. 

Pair that with the 3 reasons Simpson is better, and that’s solid proof of the value of a Simpson degree.

 

Adult Undergraduate Students

Simpson has the lowest online and evening tuition in Iowa. Plus, we offer scholarships and grants! We’re also the only college or university in Iowa to be ranked as one of the best online colleges by EDsmart. 

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Majors in Demand

STUDENTS NEED EVENING AND ONLINE COURSES IN ACCELERATED FORMATS – WE DELIVER!

PURSUE YOUR PASSION. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

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Most of our students want to advance their career or pursue their interests in more depth. If you want to do the same, you’ll fit right in!

We know what our students need and we deliver. You can expect excellent customer service from us. Email or call us anytime.

Simpson is a transfer-friendly school. We help you make the most of your hard-earned credits. Fill out the form above and we’ll talk about your credits.

 

Graduate Students

Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Trauma and Resiliency Graduate Certificate program ... all designed with working professionals in mind.

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Master's Degrees

SCHEDULES ARE TAILORED TO WORKING ADULTS – PERFECT! 

BE LEGENDARY.

IT’S ALL POSSIBLE.
IT’S UP TO YOU.

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