Simpson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	544
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	67%
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Redding, California, Simpson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Simpson University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Simpson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Simpson University is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Simpson University is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Simpson University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

66.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,900

Cost of attendance at Simpson University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,900

Cost of attendance at Simpson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Simpson University received on average $23,390 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,390

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	21	21%	$4,746	$99,661
Other Federal Grant	25	25%	$6,066	$151,661
State Grant/Scholarships	17	17%	$8,557	$145,463
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	98	99%	$20,358	$1,995,088
Total Grant & Scholarships	98	99%	$23,390	$2,292,212

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Simpson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Simpson University students is 44.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.0%.

44.8%

asian 66.7% 2 students
white 55.3% 21 students
hispanic 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball California Pacific Conference
Basketball California Pacific Conference
Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Simpson University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Simpson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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