Admissions & Aid

With generous financial aid and proven alumni outcomes, a Simpson College education is accessible, affordable, and life-changing. Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to help you through every step of the application process.

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Every Simpson College student has their own story, their own interests, their own path. What unites the Storm community, though, is a love of learning, a passion for community engagement, and a desire to make a positive change in the world. 

We can’t wait to learn more about you through the admissions process. We review every application holistically, considering every aspect of you: academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, work and volunteer experience, and, most of all, overall fit. Where do you want a Simpson education to take you?

Accessible Education. Enduring Value.

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100%

of full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid

93%

of first-years say they made the right decision to attend Simpson

92%

of first-years say they feel a sense of belonging at Simpson

Simpson Online Admissions

If you’re pursuing graduate-level study or are looking to complete your bachelor’s degree online, this is the admissions information you’ll need.

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Tuition & Financial Aid at Simpson

A private school education is more affordable than you might think. At Simpson, all full-time undergraduate students receive scholarships. Graduate and online students also have access to a variety of financial aid options.

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First-Year Scholarships

All accepted full-time undergraduates are eligible for merit scholarships starting at $27,000. Additional awards are available, too.

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Financial Aid & Affordability

A variety of financial aid programs, including grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study, can help offset the cost of attendance.

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Tuition & Costs

Your estimated cost of attendance factors in items like tuition, fees, living expenses, books, supplies, and transportation.

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All-In for Iowa

We have a steadfast commitment to making a Simpson education accessible to families of all means. We now offer three full-tuition scholarship programs: Simpson $100K Promise, 99 County Full-Tuition Program, and Full-Tuition Offer for Des Moines, Indianola Students.

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Simpson Promise Spotlight: Science & Soccer

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"The Simpson Promise gave me the opportunity to pursue both my academic and my athletic career. I’m grateful that it was not only available to me, but others in the same circumstances."

Baraka Ellie ’22

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Have questions about admissions or financial aid (or both)? We’re here to help.