Simpson College: cost & net price by income
Indianola, Iowa
Here's what students actually pay to attend Simpson College after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,264 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $27,485. Published in-state tuition is $46,212. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,264/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,511/yr
- $48k–$75k$16,829/yr
- $75k–$110k$24,022/yr
- $110k+$27,485/yr
Simpson College cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $46,212
- Out-of-state tuition
- $46,212
- Students receiving aid
- 33%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Simpson College cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Simpson College is about $15,264 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Simpson College?
- At Simpson College, published in-state tuition is $46,212 and out-of-state tuition is $46,212 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Simpson College worth the cost?
- FindU gives Simpson College a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)