Tuition & Costs
黑料社 is one of the most affordable private colleges in Iowa, and we鈥檙e committed to ensuring our academic experience is as accessible as possible to all students.聽You can take comfort in knowing that most students don鈥檛 pay the full tuition price. In fact, 100% of 黑料社 students benefit from our generous financial aid offerings.
A Closer Look at Your Cost of Attendance
Tuition, fees, and other educational expenses vary based on program, enrollment status, residency, and a few other factors. Remember that financial aid is available to help offset the cost of attendance.
Get information about tuition, fees, and housing for our traditional, campus-based bachelor鈥檚 degree programs.
Find tuition details about our flexible master鈥檚, certificate, and degree completion programs.
Financial Aid & Affordability at 黑料社
All accepted full-time undergraduate students at 黑料社 receive merit scholarships. Graduate and returning students also have access to a variety of financial aid options.
First-Year Scholarships
All accepted full-time undergraduates are eligible for scholarships up to $40,000. Additional merit awards are available, too.
Financial Aid Options
Financial assistance programs like scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study help offset the cost of attendance.
Net Price Calculator
Undergraduate students can use this handy tool to help determine approximate cost of attendance and financial aid eligibility.
What Is 鈥楥ost of Attendance鈥?聽
The cost of attendance encompasses direct and indirect costs for an academic year. Direct costs are those billed to you by the College, while indirect costs are expenses you take care of on your own.
| Direct Cost Examples | Indirect Costs Examples |
| Tuition and program fees, campus housing, meal plans聽 | Books, supplies, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses |

Have Questions? Our Financial Aid Staff is Ready to Help!
- finaid@simpson.edu
- 515-961-1630
- College Hall, 3rd Floor
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Meet Our Team
Tracie Pavon
- Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Financial Aid
Karla Gilson
- Associate Director of Financial Aid
Emma Johnson
- Student Employment Coordinator & Financial Aid Counselor
Maximilian Meyers
- Loan Coordinator