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Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    67%
  • Majors Available
    49
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Retention Rate
    76%

AP Credit Policy

A student who receives a score of 3, 4, or 5 on any College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Exam (AP) is given credit for the equivalent Simpson course. A student may earn up to 24 semester hours of credit by examination in these courses.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

AP CoursesMin Score RequiredNumber of CreditsCourse Equivalent
Art History34Art Elective
Biology44Biology Elective
Calculus AB34MATH 151
48MATH 151 & MATH 152
Calculus BC38MATH 151 & MATH 152
Chemistry38CHEM 101 & CHEM 102
Chinese Language and Culture38WLCS Elective
Comparative Government and Politics34POSC Elective
Computer Science A34CMSC 150
Computer Science Principles34Computer Science Elective
English Language and Composition34English Elective Credit
English Literature and Composition34English Elective Credit
Environmental Science34Biology Elective Credit
44BIOL 103
European History34History Elective Credit
French Language and Culture38WLCS Elective Credit
German Language and Culture38WLCS Elective Credit
Human Geography34INTST Elective
Italian Language and Culture34WLCS Elective Credit
Japanese Language and Culture34WLCS Elective Credit
Latin34HUM Elective
Macroeconomics34ECON 100
Microeconomics34ECON 100
Music Theory34MUS 151 & 153
Physics 134PHYS 151
Physics 234PHYS 152
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34PHYS 192
Physics C: Mechanics34PHYS 191
Psychology44PSYC 101
Research34Humanities Elective
Seminar34Humanities Elective
Spanish Language and Culture38SPAN 110 & SPAN 111
Spanish Literature and Culture34SPAN 221
48SPAN 221 & SPAN 343
Statistics34ECON 135
United States Government and Politics34POSC 101
United States History34HIST 121
World History: Modern34History Elective
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Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, and Master's

  • A

    • Accounting
    • Actuarial Science
    • Applied Mathematics

  • B

    • Biochemistry
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
    • Business Administration and Management, General

  • C

    • Chemistry, General
    • Computer Science
    • Computer and Information Sciences, General
    • Conducting
    • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

  • D

    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    • Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

  • E

    • Economics, General
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Environmental Science

  • F

    • Forensic Science and Technology

  • G

    • German Language and Literature
    • Graphic Design

  • H

    • Health and Wellness, General
    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    • History, General
    • Human Services, General

  • I

    • Information Technology
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
    • International Relations and Affairs

  • J

    • Journalism

  • L

    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  • M

    • Management Information Systems, General
    • Mathematics, General
    • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
    • Music Performance, General
    • Music Teacher Education
    • Music, General

  • N

    • Neuroscience

  • P

    • Philosophy
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    • Physics, General
    • Political Science and Government, General
    • Psychology, General
    • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  • R

    • Religion/Religious Studies

  • S

    • Sociology
    • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
    • Sports Communication

  • T

    • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Undergraduate Research

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