Simpson College accepts applications and grants acceptances to qualified students beginning in the early fall and continuing on a space available basis. 

Admission to Simpson College is based on the college's assessment of the applicant's potential for success in a rigorous liberal arts curriculum.  After the application, transcripts, test scores and recommendations are evaluated, applicants are notified of the admission decision. *

Accepted candidates are required to pay an enrollment deposit of $200 by a specified date.  If you are applying for financial assistance, you need not submit the deposit until you have been notified of your award. 

You may complete Simpson's Online Application or download a printable version. (Please note: no application fee is required.)

*International students should download the Simpson College International Student Application. (Please refer to International Applicant Checklist for more information regarding the application process).

First-Year Applicant Checklist

• Complete application for admission (no application fee required).  Parents or guardian should be consulted.
  
• Request high school transcripts reflecting academic work completed through your junior year be sent to the Simpson College office of admissions.  A request form is provided with the high school report /counselor recommendation form.
  
• Official results of the ACT or SAT I should be sent directly to the office of admissions.

Transfer Applicant Checklist

• Complete the application for admission (no application fee required).
  
• Request official transcripts from each of the colleges or universities previously attended be sent to the Simpson College office of admissions.
  
• Request official high school transcripts that include rank in class and ACT or SAT I scores.