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Simpson College Men's Volleyball

Welcome to the Simpson College men's volleyball recruiting profile. Simpson competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Independent from Indianola, Iowa. Led by head coach Ike Papes, Simpson College pairs a 86% acceptance rate with a 63% graduation rate and a $23,282 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
12
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Independent
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,266
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
86%
State
Iowa
City
Indianola
Address
701 North C St
Staff
Ike Papes
Head Coach
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 47% of D3 men's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
63%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,946
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,274
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 59% of D3 men's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$46,750
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$46,750
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,500
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,282
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 33% of D3 men's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$115,450
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$13,880
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