College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1860 |
Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
Academic Calendar: |
Other |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,035 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$63,857,079 |
Application Deadline: |
August 15 |
Application Fee: |
$N/A |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$22,266 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,278 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
60 |
Honor Societies: |
Epsilon Sigma, Omicron Delta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Phi Mu Alpha, Mu Phi Epsilon, Alpha Psi Omega |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Religious Life Community, A. C. T. S (Acknowledging Christ Through Service) After HOurs, Beyond Belief, Bible Studies, Breakfast Club, Catholic Student Organization, Catholic Worker House, Christian Concert Committee, Cornerstone, Esther Circle, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Food for the Soul, Genisis, Haven Club, Holy Grounds, Literacy Club and Shalom Zone, Praise Band, Revelation Singers, S. E. R. V. E. Council, Youth Corps |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) MSA Multicultural Student Alliance, ISO International Student Organization |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Apartment & Theme House Council, Campus Activities Board, Cultural Association of Spanish, College Democrats, Education Club, Esther Circle, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Habitat for Humanity, Geology Club, Intramural Council, Junior Greek Council, Kresge Hall Council, LGBTQA, Phi Alpha Theta, Picken Hall Council, PRIDE, Progressive Action Coalition, Psychology Club, PRSSA, Residence Hall Association, Rock the Vote, RUCKUS, SERVE Council, Sequel, Student in Free Enterprise, Simpson Athletic Trainers Society, Panhellenic Council, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Zenith Yearbook, Simpsonian Newspaper, KSTM Radio, College Republicans, Storm Chasers |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Simpsonian (weekly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
4 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
14% |
Number of Sororities: |
4 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
4 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
16% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, birth control |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Wells Fargo Financial, Principal Financial Group, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Allied Insurance, Iowa Public Schools |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
152,451 |
Library Facilities: |
George Washington Carver Collection, Avery O. Craven Collection |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
275 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
20 |
Wired Labs: |
20 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas |
Wireless Capacity: |
384 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
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%) |
Sprinkler System: |
66% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
130 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Des Moines, IA (15), Cedar Rapids, IA (14) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Osceola, IA (30) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Des Moines, IA (20) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Annual Welcome Week Street Party, All College Sing, Greek Week, Stormy Nights, Campus Day, Homecoming, Drag Show |
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