SAT and ACT scores

Simpson College SAT and ACT scores

Indianola, IA · private college · 1,140 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

ACT composite, middle 50%31–3325th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1440Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT100–105From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate86%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Simpson College reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What ACT score do you need for Simpson College?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 31 to 33. A 33 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Simpson College require the SAT or ACT?

Simpson College reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Simpson College accept the CLT?

Simpson College is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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