Indianola, IA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 89% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,607 | 1,293 | 292 | 80% |
| 2020 | 1,300 | 1,126 | 295 | 87% |
| 2021 | 1,330 | 1,208 | 286 | 91% |
| 2022 | 1,569 | 1,398 | 302 | 89% |
| 2023 | 1,646 | 1,463 | 342 | 89% |
Fall 2023 applicants
837 of 932 women and 610 of 696 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Simpson College has an acceptance rate of 89% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,463 of 1,646 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,646 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 342 enrolled.
No. Simpson College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 80% to 89% — it has become less selective.