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Simpson College
  • 4 Year
  • INDIANOLA, IA
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Simpson College
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • INDIANOLA, IA
  • 355 reviews
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    Simpson College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    98%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $4,500 / year
    Poll
    60%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 15 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 29 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,782 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 16 responses
    • Kent Campus Center
      69%
    • The dining hall
      19%
    • I like the cafes in the study center
      13%
    38%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 21 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 16 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      19%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      75%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 18 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 10 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      40%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      60%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      8%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      25%
    • Not very visible.
      8%
    • We have campus police?
      8%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 34 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      3%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      32%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      62%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      3%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Rifle, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Gymnastics, Rifle, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Wrestling

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 24 responses
    • Bingo
      21%
    • Hump Day Ha's
      17%
    • Community Volunteering Events
      13%
    • Yell Like Hell
      13%
    • Greek Week
      8%
    • Mental Health Awareness
      8%
    • Weekly Guest Lectures and Seminars
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      9%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      74%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      13%
    • Parties? What parties?
      4%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 12 responses
    • Yell like Hell
      50%
    • Stand Around
      25%
    • Campus Day Eve
      17%
    • Graduation
      8%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    44%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 27 responses
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