Simpson University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 52%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Simpson University are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Simpson University students
Race Percent of Students
White
60%
Black
4%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaskan
4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
2%
Race Unknown
12%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 6% more male students than female students enrolled at Simpson University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Simpson University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Simpson University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
52%
Women
48%
Enrollment by gender for Simpson University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
511
Women
481

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 25%

Simpson University draws 75 percent of students from California, 22 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Simpson University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
75%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$55,586 per year

41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

992
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 33.4%
Part-time undergraduates 3.3%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026