Simpson College wants you to have a good, rich liberal arts education — at a price you can actually afford. It notes that nearly every student who attends the college receives some form of grant or scholarship.
Simpson is known for its picturesque campus set on 85 acres of land about 18 miles south of Des Moines. The college offers more than 80 majors, minors and special programs, including online and graduate programs. The liberal arts curriculum focuses on “embedded skills,” such as critical thinking and intercultural communication.
The school presents a wide variety of opportunities beyond the classroom, too. Art students can study at an affiliated school in Florence, Italy; history majors can intern at the Iowa History Center on campus. Simpson is also home to the Des Moines Metro Opera, a professional opera company, where SC music students can work as interns during the group’s summer festival.
Every spring, classes are canceled for Campus Day, a tradition dating back to 1889. Students and faculty are encouraged to celebrate the college by giving back through service projects on and off campus.
