Admissions & Aid
Tuition & Costs

Tuition & Costs

Simpson College is one of the most affordable private colleges in Iowa, and we’re committed to ensuring our academic experience is as accessible as possible to all students. You can take comfort in knowing that most students don’t pay the full tuition price. In fact, 100 percent% of Simpson students benefit from our generous financial aid offerings.

What Is ‘Cost of Attendance’?

The cost of attendance encompasses direct and indirect costs for an academic year. Direct costs are those billed to you by the College, while indirect costs are expenses you take care of on your own.

Direct Cost Examples	Indirect Costs Examples
tuition and program fees, campus housing, meal plans	books, supplies, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses

A Closer Look at Your Cost of Attendance

Tuition, fees, and other educational expenses vary based on program, enrollment status, residency, and a few other factors. Remember that financial aid is available to help offset the cost of attendance.

Undergraduate Costs & Tuition

Get information about tuition, fees, and housing for our traditional, campus-based bachelor’s degree programs.

Graduate, Continuing & Online Costs & Tuition

Find tuition details about our flexible master’s, certificate, and degree completion programs.

Financial Aid & Affordability at Simpson

All accepted full-time undergraduate students at Simpson receive merit scholarships. Graduate and returning students also have access to a variety of financial aid options.