A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Simpson College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
88%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Simpson College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Simpson College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
48%
|
Women |
52%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
552
|
Women |
599
|
Simpson College serves a low number of students outside of Iowa, with 67 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
67%
|
Out of State |
32%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
1%
|
33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 10.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154350 IPEDS survey data for Simpson College.
Last updated February 24, 2024