Simpson College

Simpson College: Choose Value

Exceptional academic programs, a great location and quality out-of-the-classroom experiences are just a few of the many reasons Simpson College is a smart choice for transfer students.

Outstanding Academics

Simpson has a reputation for providing strong academic experiences and personalized attention. Benefits of a Simpson education include:

     · More than 50 majors, minors and pre-professional programs

     · Small class sizes

     · 14:1 student to faculty ratio

     · Opportunities to conduct research one-on-one with faculty members or through community partnerships

     · Three-week May Term for in-depth study, internships and international travel

     · Chances to study abroad in locations as diverse as Ecuador, Madagascar, Germany, China, Tahiti, England and Ghana

Ideal Location

Simpson’s location in Indianola—just 12 miles south of the capital city of Des Moines—gives students plenty of distinct advantages. One of the biggest benefits of Simpson’s location is the availability of internships. In Des Moines, Simpson students can:

     · Work for one of the 3,800 business in the area, including many Fortune 500 companies

     · Clerk with a state senator or campaign for a political candidate

     · Experience cutting-edge science at a world-class research facility like Great Ape Trust, a project dedicated to the study and conservation of great apes

     · Write or design for a leading publishing company

     · Work or volunteer for a multitude of non-profit organizations

Indianola also has charms of its own, including a turn-of-the-century town square with boutiques and restaurants, a student-friendly population and plenty of options for entertainment and outdoor recreation. 

Countless Opportunities

Simpson offers transfer students many ways to get involved in campus life, including:

     · 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams

     · Student government

     · Greek Life

     · Honor and professional societies

     · Religious Life Community

     · Theatre, art and music programs

     · Campus publications including the award winning Simpsonian campus newspaper

     · Community service organizations

Easy Transfer Process

Simpson is committed to making the transition for transfer students as smooth as possible. Simpson offers many scholarships reserved for transfer students, including the Transfer Student Honor Scholarship, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship and Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship.

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