Simpson University Admission Requirements

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

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.

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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.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

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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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.

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.

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

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?

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