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Simpson College

School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
2.7
Clubs
3.5
Facilities
4.1
Internet
2.9
Location
4.1
Opportunities
4
Safety
4.1
Social
3.8
Happiness
4

Basic Information

Location

  • Indianola, IA

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Private college
  • Established: 1860; 164 years ago (1860)

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • Over 80

Key Area

  • Undergraduate research
  • Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium
  • Capstone and honors projects
  • Paid summer research positions
  • Interdisciplinary research

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: 1,151 (fall 2022)
  • Undergraduates: 1,127 (fall 2022
  • Postgraduates: 24 (fall 2022
  • Academic Staff: 75 full-time & 113 part-time

Notable Alumni

  • David Orr
  • Nate Boulton
  • Ilo Wallace
  • John Osborn
  • Chad Buchanan

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Students talk about this school

Good reviews
Overall 4.8
Small but the professors care and the people are cool.
Overall 4.6
My second year here and I love everything. My professors are cool and the classes are interesting but I really like the friends I've made and know we will be friends forever. We have tons to do on campus and everything is close so I'm not freezing to death in the winter. I tell all my friends it's the best here!
Overall 4.5
Only thing that Is not good about Simpson is the Parking is not convenient at all. Have to walk a few blocks to get car. Food is the same basically everyday. Pizza is not very good, only thing that is a smack is the pasta and wraps and sandwiches.
Overall 4.3
Simpson is a great school with a beautiful campus. The teachers and faculty want to see you do well and help you in any way that they can. You get out what you put in and if you do your work you will do just fine. Simpson has tons of events and things for students to meet each other. You will have no problem finding friends if you try.
Overall 4.1
Love SimpCo!
Overall 4
It’s a tight knit community in a nice area. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. Good team bonding for sports.
Overall 4
I had the most fantastic four years at Simpson College! Because of Simpson's close location to Des Moines, I was able to complete six internships during college. The professors are the best out there and care so much. I made the greatest friends during college and got the opportunity to participate in so many great student groups and clubs.
Overall 4
None.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.6
just dont do it