Simpson College Campus Life
Demographic Breakdown
| % of undergrads on campus: | 70% |
| % of undergrads owning a car?: | 70% |
| % of males in fraternities: | 14% |
| % of females in sororities: | 16% |
| % of students on-campus (weekends): | 75% |
| On-campus housing availibility: | Yes |
| Housing assistance programs?: | 70% |
| Housing available for all students?: | Yes |
| Off-campus assistance?: | No |
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Housing Stats
| Types of available housing: | coed dorms (48%), women's dorms (3%), men's dorms (0%), sorority housing (9%), fraternity housing (9%), apartment for single students (27%), other housing options (4%) |
| % college-owned singles: | 1% |
| % college-owned doubles: | 51% |
| % college-owned triples: | 26% |
| % college-owned apartments: | 20% |
| % college-owned other: | 2% |
| Number of college-owned residences: | 29 |
| % of rooms with sprinkler systems: | 66% |
| % of rooms with fire alarms: | 100% |
| % of rooms with high-speed internet: | 100% |
Campus Geography
| Campus size: | 130 acres |
| Nearest airport location (miles): | Des Moines, IA (15), Cedar Rapids, IA (14) |
| Nearest train station (miles): | Osceola, IA (30) |
| Nearest bus station (miles): | Des Moines, IA (20) |
| Public transport on campus?: | No |
| Cars allowed on campus?: | Yes |
Employment
| School employment opportunities?: | N/A |
| Average undergraduate earnings ($$): | 960 |
| Freshmen not encouraged to work?: | No |
% undergraduates employed: | 32% |
ROTC/Alcohol Policy
| Army ROTC presence?: | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC presence?: | Not offered |
| Airforce ROTC presence?: | Not offered |
| Alcohol permitted (wet campus)?: | Yes |
| Other campus rules: | class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
| Well-known campus events | Annual Welcome Week Street Party, All College Sing, Greek Week, Stormy Nights, Campus Day, Homecoming, Drag Show |