Simpson University Admission Requirements

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Simpson University Admission Overview

Simpson University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Simpson University admitted 86% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+). Simpson University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Simpson University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

86%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Simpson University

Acceptance Rate

The Simpson University acceptance rate is 86%. Last year, 708 of 823 applicants were admitted. That is the 73rd lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Simpson University and can you get accepted?

Simpson University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Simpson University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Simpson University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Simpson University typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Simpson University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #58 in California for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Simpson University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1185

Freshmen who sent SAT

81%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 490
  • Math 470
  • Composite 960
SAT 25th percentile scores for Simpson University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 605
  • Math 580
  • Composite 1185
SAT 75th percentile scores for Simpson University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Simpson University typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 960–1185) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Simpson University ranks #50 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1185

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

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Simpson University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 19
  • Math 18
  • Composite 21
ACT 25th percentile scores for Simpson University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 28
  • Math 26
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Simpson University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Simpson University typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 21–28) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Simpson University places #35 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Simpson University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 409 414 823
Accepted 397 311 708
Acceptance Rate 97% 75% 86%
Enrolled 53 118 171
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 38% 24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Simpson University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

335

Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Simpson University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Simpson University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Simpson University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 86% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123457.

GPA calculator: Simpson University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026