Simpson College - Education facility details

College overview for Simpson College

Kind of university is private institution, founded 1860, this college does have united methodist religious affiliation. The academic calendar is organized as other and has 2,035 students capacity. It is located in a urban setting and its endowment is 63,857,079.See Extra Curriculars details for Simpson College This faculty is deemed more selective and expenses is estimated $ 22,266 while room is USD 6,278. For funding (as detailed in Cosigner for students loans) use the provided contact info to inquire Simpson College about available grants that may be available.

Student Services at Simpson College

The basic services provided are nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance. Remedial services offered are study skills. This university offers counseling on: minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control.

The career services offered counseling are: on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training Statistics offers a rundown of students that enter the job market within 6 months of 82%.Firms that hire most graduates are Wells Fargo Financial, Principal Financial Group, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Allied Insurance, Iowa Public Schools.

Library and special facilities of Simpson College

This university does have a library, and is member of a library consortia. Provides 152,451 books.The current number of serial subscriptions is: 531. Has 12,497 microforms, audiovisuals and 7,487 eBooks. Has other facilities: George Washington Carver Collection, Avery O. Craven Collection and relating to museums or other special academic buildings on the Campus offers: data unknown.

Technology focus and facilities in Simpson College

This university does not require a computer course to be undertaken, and a computer is not required. There are 275 computer available for students.It does offer Internet access and it does not provide e-mail addresses.Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center. The number of available wired connection in the library (excluding labs) is 20. The classrooms have 20. In the Labs there are 20. There are 20 wired internet accesses are offered.Simpson College does provide wireless connections.

The recommended operating system is Microsoft.The percentage of hosting units owned by university for Web access is 100%. Students are allowed have personal web pages and there is an online registration system. Security services offered on the Campus are: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc).

Campus Life and University Housing for Simpson College

The percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned houses is 70%. The % of male undergrads that live in Fraternities is 14%. The percentage of female undergrads staying at Sororities is 16%. The percentage of students staying on campus on weekends is 75%.

The school does offer students housing. And the amount of students living in college-owned housing is 70%. Housing is available for all unmarried students. The Campus does provide assistance if housing is unavailable. The types of available housings are coed dorms (48%), women's dorms (3%), men's dorms (0%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (9%), apartment for single students (27%), other housing options (4%). The university-owned percentage of housings units is 1% singles, 51% double rooms, 26% triples, 20% apartments, 2% uncategorized.

The university owns 29 buildings The amount of housing units that have a sprinkler system is 66%. Among buildings, 100% have fire alarms. In total 100% have high speed internet access. The total campus size is 130 acres.

Transportation (distances in miles) to Simpson College

  • Nearest airport to Simpson College: Des Moines, IA (15), Cedar Rapids, IA (14)
  • Closest train station to Simpson College: Osceola, IA (30)
  • Nearest bus station to Simpson College: Des Moines, IA (20)


Public transportation does not serve the campus. Students are not allowed to have cars in the campusand 70% of students do have a vehicle with them.

Student Employment, Reserve Officers Training Corps as well as Rules at Simpson College

The university does not provide jobs and the percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005/2006 is 32%, the average wage was 960 and freshmen are not discouraged from working during their first term.

Army ROTC: Not offered, Navy ROTC: Not offered, Air Force ROTC: Not offered.

Legal alcohol is permitted on campus.Other policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited.

Campus most popular events: Annual Welcome Week Street Party, All College Sing, Greek Week, Stormy Nights, Campus Day, Homecoming, Drag Show. For more sport informations visit the site of Simpson College. You may also explore other colleges in Iowa as the available data varies for each college.

Simpson College address:
701 N. C Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Website: http://www.simpson.edu
Email: admiss@simpson.edu




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