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EXPERIENCE

IMAGINE:} A college that becomes your home away from home.

}A college that helps you discover your talents and apply those talents to a future career.

}A personalized education you can tailor to your interests and goals.

WELCOME TO

“I KNEW I WANTED A SMALLER COLLEGE. I FELL IN LOVE WITH SIMPSON WHEN I FIRST

VISITED. THE PROFESSORS WERE GREAT AND IT FELT LIKE HOME.”

- Maureen Snook ’16

SIMPSON SNAPSHOT} A private, liberal arts college, founded

in 1860 by members of the United Methodist Church.

} Seventy-five acre campus located in Indianola, Iowa just a few minutes south of the capital city of Des Moines.

} Simpson offers a guaranteed internship program, undergraduate research and an innovative curriculum to set you on the path to success.

} Home to 1,400 full-time undergraduate students.

} More than 80 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.

} The student to faculty ratio is 13:1.

} Simpson has been recognized for its quality programs and value by U.S. News and World Report and

Forbes.com.

“MY ADVISORS ENCOURAGED ME TO TAKE CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, AND IT HAS REALLY OPENED MY EYES AND GENERATED INTEREST IN THINGS I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD TRY BEFORE COMING TO SIMPSON.”

- Nate Connealy ’15

MAJORSAccounting Actuarial ScienceArt EducationAthletic TrainingBiochemistryBiologyChemistryComputer Information

SystemsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEconomics and FinanceElementary EducationEnglishEnvironmental Science-

BiologyExercise ScienceForensic Science/

BiochemistryFrenchGermanGlobal ManagementGraphic DesignHistoryInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational RelationsManagementMarketingMathematicsMathematics-HonorsMultimedia JournalismMusicMusic Education

Music PerformanceNeurosciencePhilosophyPhilosophy-AppliedPhysical Education K-8Physical Education 5-12PhysicsPhysics with Engineering

OptionPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic RelationsReligionSociologySpanishSports AdministrationStudio ArtTheatre Arts

MINORS/PROGRAMSAccountingArtBiologyChemistryCoachingComputer Information

SystemsComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental ScienceExercise ScienceForensic ScienceFrenchGerman

HistoryHuman ResourcesLatin American StudiesManagementMarketingMathematicsMultimedia JournalismMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologyPublic RelationsReligionSecondary EducationSocial WorkSociologySpanishSports AdministrationSustainability StudiesTheatre ArtsWomen’s Studies

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSDentistryEngineeringLawMedicineNursingOptometryPharmacyPhysical TherapyTheology/MinistryVeterinary Medicine

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

INNOVATIVE CURRICULUMSimpson’s curriculum offers you the flexibility to choose courses that interest you and provides unique opportunities for hands-on understanding of the subject matter.

Simpson’s curriculum is designed to give you the skills and experiences valued most by employers. Embedded throughout your coursework, skills such as oral and written communication, critical thinking and quantitative reasoning will help you grow and develop the expertise needed to succeed in graduate school or the workplace. Our courses give you the knowledge needed to positively impact your community.

PROFESSORS WHO CARE} In the classroom, you will

learn from faculty—not teaching assistants.

} Whether you know what you want to study or are still exploring your options, your faculty advisor will help you make the most of your time at Simpson.

} Simpson students often attribute their success in finding a job or gaining admission to graduate school to the professors who helped them every step of the way.

} Most Simpson professors hold the highest degrees in their field. They are accomplished experts.

HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCESEducation at Simpson takes place inside and outside of the classroom.

Simpson students participate in:

} Undergraduate research } National academic

competitions} Presentations at national

conferences} Internships and job shadows} Study abroad

“SIMPSON INSTILLS MANY APPLICABLE SKILLS, INCLUDING, ANALYSIS,

COMMUNICATION, COMPREHENSION, LEADERSHIP, TIME MANAGEMENT AND

DELEGATION. WITH THE HELP OF MY PROFESSORS I HAVE DISCOVERED MY INTEREST IN LAW AND POLITICS AND

CONTINUE TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE SIMPSON COMMUNITY. THE OPPORTUNITIES

TO GET INVOLVED ARE ENDLESS.”- Alex Severn ’15

“SINCE SIMPSON HAS SUCH A STRONG INTERNSHIP

PROGRAM, THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS WAS A LOT EASIER

AND I WAS OFFERED THE JOB THAT I REALLY WANTED BEFORE I EVEN GRADUATED.”

- Mikayla Struebing ‘13

GUARANTEED INTERNSHIPS

A FEW OF THE MANY PLACES SIMPSON STUDENTS HAVE HELD INTERNSHIPS IN RECENT YEARS

Participating in an internship can help you choose a major, solidify a career choice or build the network that leads to your first job. That is why Simpson guarantees every qualified student an internship during their undergraduate education.

Our prime location within the vibrant Des Moines market has produced many great relationships with area companies.

In addition, we have an extensive network of Simpson alumni in the Des Moines metropolitan area who know first-hand the quality of our students. They are eager to offer you opportunities to help you succeed.

Blue Compass InteractiveCityviewClear Channel

CommunicationsDes Moines Police

DepartmentDuPont PioneerErnst & YoungGuideOne InsuranceHy-Vee, Inc.

Indianola Police Department

INGIowa Events CenterIowa Governor’s OfficeKemin IndustriesKPMGLS2groupMercy ClinicsNationwide Insurance

Orchard PlacePeople’s BankPrincipal Charity Classic

Golf TournamentPrincipal Financial GroupThe IMT GroupThe Village Retirement

CommunityYMCA

“STUDYING ABROAD IN IRELAND HAS BEEN ONE OF

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MY TIME AT SIMPSON. YOU LEARN MORE

THAN JUST HISTORY AND CULTURE —YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF. I CAN HONESTLY

SAY I AM A DIFFERENT PERSON BECAUSE SIMPSON PROVIDED ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE. ”- Kaylee Posey ’15

The opportunity to travel and study abroad is a valuable part of the Simpson Experience. Simpson has been recognized as one of the top 100 colleges in the nation who have the highest percentage of students who study abroad.

Simpson Experience Abroad gives you the chance to explore another country and another culture. Our programs are led by Simpson faculty and reserved for Simpson students.

Imagine studying social and economic development in Belize, international business in China, or music and art in Spain…it’s all part of the Simpson Experience Abroad.

SIMPSON EXPERIENCE ABROAD

MAY TERMSimpson’s academic calendar includes fall and spring semesters followed by a three-week term at the beginning of May called May Term. One option during May Term is to study abroad.

Other opportunities during May Term include internships, domestic travel or courses on campus.

R E C E N T S T U D Y A B R O A D E X P E R I E N C E S

ArgentinaAustralia

BrazilChina

DenmarkDominican Republic

EnglandGermanyNamibia

New ZealandNorthern Ireland

NorwayPeru

PolandSpain Tahiti

Thailand

“I LOVED MY FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE IN THE RESIDENCE

HALLS. OUR COMMUNITY ADVISOR PLANNED ACTIVITIES THAT HELPED BRING EVERYONE CLOSER. YOU REALLY DO MEET

YOUR BEST FRIENDS YOUR FIRST YEAR AT COLLEGE!”

- Aimee Loats ’17

RESIDENCE LIFEAt Simpson, you will find four residence halls, seven apartment-style complexes and a variety of themed houses based on common interests. Each unit is fully furnished and air conditioned, with access to free laundry and wireless internet.

GREEK LIFESeven Greek organizations, six of them nationally affiliated, help you build leadership skills and make friendships and connections you will enjoy your entire life.

DINING AT SIMPSONA newly renovated dining hall provides you with many different choices including The Kitchen, My Pantry, Fresh Market, Baker’s Crust and more.

Another option on your meal plan is the Kent Campus Center. Opened in the fall of 2012, it has become a popular destination to enjoy a meal with friends or find a quiet corner to study. Amenities include an Au Bon Pain café bakery, Red Mango, Tyler’s Grille and Millie’s Coffee Shop featuring Starbucks products.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

87% of Simpson students live on campus.

There’s more to college than tests and papers. With options from athletics to opera, Simpson offers something for everyone.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIESThe Campus Activities Board organizes approximately 225 on-campus events each year to keep you involved and entertained.

INTRAMURALS & RECREATIONSixty percent of students participate in intramurals—a great way to keep an active lifestyle and make new friends.

RELIGIOUS LIFE COMMUNITYSimpson offers a wide variety of spiritual programs and events including worship services, volunteer opportunities and service trips.

EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

“SIMPSON GIVES YOU ALL THE KEYS TO FIND SUCCESS. I HAVE HAD INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES

JUST IN MY FIRST YEAR.” - Robert Lyons ’17

SIMPSON ATHLETICSSimpson competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC). With 19 intercollegiate varsity sports —nine for women and ten for men—competing in what many acknowledge as one of the most competitive Division III conferences in the United States, there are countless opportunities for athletes to excel. For more information on athletics, please visit simpsonathletics.com.

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:Cheer Squad & Dance TeamMulticultural & International Student AffairsMusicStudent GovernmentStudent MediaTheatreAnd so much more…

TAKE THE NEXT STEPThe personalized attention you will receive at Simpson starts from day one.

VISITAt Simpson we will plan a visit around your personal interests. Attend a class, meet with faculty, tour the campus and discover why students choose Simpson!

FLY-IN PROGRAMIf you live more than 300 miles from Simpson College, take advantage of this great opportunity to check out campus and experience a day in the life of a Simpson student. For more information visit simpson.edu/fly-in-program.

To learn about other visit opportunities or to sign up for your visit today, go to

SIMPSON.EDU/VISIT.

Arrange a campus visit by calling the campus visit coordinator in the Office of Admissions at

800-362-2454 EXT. 1624,

or locally at 515-961-1624.

} Tuition and fees for 2014-2015 are $32,550; basic room and board charges are $7,963.

} Simpson’s outstanding scholarship program includes numerous academic, special interest and fine arts awards.

} Check out Simpson’s value at SIMPSON.EDU/FINANCIAL-AID.

99%

of Simpson’s full-time students receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships and grants.

OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THAT FINANCIAL BARRIERS NEVER KEEP BRIGHT, MOTIVATED STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING SIMPSON.

Simpson was ranked

“BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK”

college by Washington Monthly.

YOUR FUTURE SUCCESSAs you explore your college options it is important to consider where students go after they graduate. Where will you be in four years?

Did you land the job you were dreaming of? Did you get into the graduate program you were hoping to? Do you have the skills and confidence to make a difference in the world?

Our alumni credit Simpson with paving the way for their careers.

Corporations, companies and organizations employing recent

Simpson graduatesChildren and Families of Iowa

The White HouseDallas Cowboys

Iowa Attorney General’s OfficeThe Metropolitan Opera (NY)

Dwolla CorporationU.S. Department of Agriculture

INGPioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.

Social Security AdministrationPolk County Juvenile Courts

U.S. Probation and Parole ServiceHolmes MurphyU.S. Government

Mayo ClinicIBMFDIC

Lessing-Flynn AdvertisingMercy Des Moines Sports Medicine

“A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS NOT A COMMODITY. IT IS ONE OF THE

MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS OF A LIFETIME. THE EDUCATION SIMPSON

COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE IS A THOUGHTFUL, EXPERIENTIAL VENTURE

THAT CHANGES THEIR VIEWS ON THE WORLD—AND THEMSELVES.”

-Terry Lillis ’77Executive Vice President

and Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Group

The Higher Education Act requires Simpson College to disclose information to all prospective students in an effort to be transparent. Some of the Consumer Information that must be disclosed includes fire safety, security, and graduation rates. All consumer information disclosures can be found on Simpson’s website at www.simpson.edu/financial-aid/consumer-information. For questions regarding any consumer information, please contact the office of financial assistance at 1-800-362-2454 or [email protected].

Notice of Nondiscrimination:Simpson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran or veteran disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic in admission, access to, treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

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