Undergraduate Tuition
Our graduates experience the rewards of attending Simpson long after they’ve earned their degrees thanks to our deeply rooted network, program prestige, world-class experiential opportunities and dedication to each student’s personal growth. With our ample financial aid offering, affording and accessing an elite education is more than possible.
The shocking truth about tuition
Rest easy. You won’t pay the full tuition price here – not even close! Every Simpson student qualifies for scholarships, starting at $30,000. And that’s just the beginning! See how affordable Simpson is for you.
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FAFSA Information2024-2025 Academic Year Costs for Undergraduate Students
The chart below features the total estimated cost of attendance to attend Simpson College for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The federal government requires Simpson to include the total cost of attendance when listing tuition and fees on any webpage. This includes direct costs* (items for which you will be billed) and indirect costs (items for which you will NOT be billed). Indirect costs vary depending on your
personal situation and spending habits.
Total Cost of Attendance-On Campus Resident
| Item | Cost |
| *Full-time tuition | $46,750 |
| *Full-time required student fees | $906 |
| *Living Expenses: Housing charge for on-campus standard room | $5,064 |
| *Living Expenses: Food for on-campus standard meal plan | $5,436 |
| Books, supplies, course materials & equipment | $1,168 |
| Personal cost allowance | $2,124 – $6,188 |
| Transportation allowance for on-campus resident student | $1,436 |
| Additional food allowance (to allow for 21 meals per week) | $572 |
| Average undergraduate student direct loan fees | $70 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $64,460 – $68,524 |
Total Cost of Attendance-Off Campus Commuter
| Item | Cost |
| *Full-time required student fees | $906 |
| *Full-time tuition | $46,750 |
| Living Expenses: Housing allowance for off-campus student | $3,342-6,684 |
| Living Expenses: Food allowance for off-campus student | $2,864 |
| Books, supplies, course materials & equipment | $1,168 |
| Personal cost allowance | $2,124 – $6,188 |
| Transportation allowance for off-campus commuter student | $1,944 |
| Average undergraduate student direct loan fees | $70 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $59,168 – 65,668 |
Two ways to check your bottom-line
The net price calculator and the family income chart can help you gain a sense of your bottom-line cost.
Net Price Calculator
This calculator provides an approximation of what a new, undergraduate student can expect to pay to attend Simpson College.
Ask your parent or guardian for help in filling out the form.
Family income chart
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.
So many scholarships designed for you
Your Simpson financial aid offer will include one or more of our generous scholarships. See which scholarships you qualify for to greatly reduce your college costs.
The best way to understand the complete picture is to work directly with our financial aid team. Contact finaid@simpson.edu.
Better yet, come see us on campus.
