Simpson College
Simpson College is a private Methodist liberal arts college in Indianola, Iowa. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has about 1,250 full-time and 300 part-time students. In addition to the Indianola residential campus, Simpson has a facility in West Des Moines.
Former names | Indianola Male and Female Seminary (1860-1865) Des Moines Conference Seminary (1865-1867) Simpson Centenary College (1867-1885) |
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| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1860 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Academic affiliations | CIC NASM |
| Endowment | $78.6 million |
| President | Jay Byers |
| Dean | John Woell |
Academic staff | 80 Full-time & 65 Part-time |
| Students | 1,267 (Spring 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 1,225 |
| Postgraduates | 42 |
| Location | , , United States 41°21′52.2″N 93°33′54.0″W |
| Campus | 85 acres (34 ha) |
| Colors | Red Gold |
| Nickname | The Storm |
Sporting affiliations | American Rivers Conference |
| Mascot | Thunder the Elephant |
| Website | www |
Simpson is known for its commitment to civic engagement and non-partisan education on public issues, exemplified by the John C. Culver Public Policy Center and by its two Pi Kappa Delta debate national championships from 2016 and 2018.
Simpson College is #1 among Iowa private colleges and #7 overall in the newly released U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Midwest Regional Rankings. Simpson's Midwest honors also included a #4 ranking among “Best Value Schools” and #6 for “Best Undergraduate Teaching.”