Simpson College
Admissions
Interested in attending Simpson College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Simpson College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Simpson College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Simpson College accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,628 people applied and 1,463 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Simpson College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Simpson College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Simpson College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Simpson College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Simpson College?
Grades
Students who recently attended Simpson College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.53. 18% of freshmen who attended Simpson College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Simpson College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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