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Simpson University Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Simpson University

Simpson University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.4

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Simpson University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Simpson University are to have around a 3.4 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Simpson University is 3.4 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #59 in California for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Simpson University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

960-1185

Applicants Submitting SAT 

81%
SAT Scores for Simpson University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 490
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 960
SAT Scores for Simpson University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 605
Math 75th Percentile 580
Composite 75th Percentile 1185
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Simpson University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Simpson University is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 960-1185. Students who get into Simpson University score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers..  Simpson University ranks #52 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Simpson University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 960, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1072, you have around a 0% chance of being admitted. A 1185 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 0% chance of getting in.

Simpson University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1185 and Above Good >0%
1072 to 1185 Avg + 0%-0%
960 to 1072 Avg - 0%-0%
848 to 960 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 848 Low <0%
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Simpson University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-28 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

21%
ACT Scores for Simpson University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 19
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for Simpson University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 28
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Simpson University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Simpson University is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 28.  The school ranks #37 in California for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

21 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Simpson University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Simpson University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 0% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 0% with a 28 ACT score.

Simpson University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >0%
24 to 28 Avg + 0%-0%
21 to 24 Avg - 0%-0%
18 to 21 Reach 0%-0%
Less than 18 Low <0%
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High School Class Rank

51% of Simpson University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 19% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Simpson University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 78%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

267

Applicants have 267 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Simpson University is $150.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Simpson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Simpson University Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Simpson University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Simpson University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123457 IPEDS survey data for Simpson University.

Last updated February 24, 2024