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Overview

Simpson University
Location Redding, CA
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 907
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking
Religious Affiliation Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
Status Non-profit
Website simpsonu.edu
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Costs

Simpson University
Tuition (In State) $37,022
Tuition (Out of State) $37,022
Room & Board $11,900
Avg Net Price $28,453
Avg Grant Aid $23,842
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Simpson University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 823
Admitted 815
Acceptance Rate 99%
Enrolled % 18.5%
Avg High School GPA 3.4
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Moderate
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 960/1185
Submit Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Simpson University
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Psychology (20%)
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations (12%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (11%)
  • Health Professions (11%)

Outcomes

Simpson University
Graduation Rate 43%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $38,200
Making Student Loan Payments 67%
Median Student Loan Debt $16,668
Median Loan Payment $172

Diversity

Simpson University
% Men 7%
% Women 9%
Racial Diversity High
HBCU No
% White 60%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 12%
% Native American 4%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 12%

Students

Simpson University
% In-State 74%
% Out-of-State 23%

Campus

Simpson University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/