Cost varies significantly by family income. Use the breakdown below to estimate your net price.
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What You'll Pay at Simpson College
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$48K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,168
=
Sticker Price
$61,227
$48K+$11K+$1,168=$61,227
Your Family Income
Sticker
$61,227
−
Your Aid
$42,051
=
Net Price
$19,176
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Simpson College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$61,227
Tuition and Fees
$47,656
Room and Board
$10,500
Books and Supplies
$1,168
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$39,291
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$21,936
Simpson College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,941
$30–48k
$15,764
$48–75k
$19,176
$75–110k
$22,468
$110k+
$26,586
Understanding Your Aid Package
Simpson College has a sticker price of $61,227 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $61,227/year
Average aid: $39,291 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$19,176/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,941/year
35% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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35%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
23%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$11,191 – $29,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$23,702
Debt Manageability
0.46x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,274
Earnings Growth
+19%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-3,164
45th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$42,841
25th %ile
$81,432
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Simpson College Cost & Financial Aid
Simpson College's published tuition is $61,227 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $19,176—a difference of $42,051.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $17,941 at Simpson College. 35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Simpson College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Simpson College graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $26,586 at Simpson College—still $34,641 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
