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Simpson University
Redding, CA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $28,219
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Median earnings
- $62,250
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Simpson University is a private nonprofit college in Redding, CA with 809 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $28,219 per year ($26,982 for families earning under $30,000). 35% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,250 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 86%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 823
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 815
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Simpson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,614
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $40,880
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$26,982
- $30–48k$22,147
- $48–75k$23,640
- $75–110k$26,739
- $110k+$33,411
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 35%
- Freshman retention
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $62,250
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 809
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 47%
- White45%
- Hispanic29%
- Black5%
- Asian5%
Simpson University FAQ
What is Simpson University's acceptance rate?+
Simpson University admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Simpson University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Simpson University?+
In Fall 2023, 823 students applied to Simpson University and 815 were admitted; 151 enrolled.
Does Simpson University consider legacy status?+
No. Simpson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Simpson University require an essay?+
Simpson University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Simpson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,614 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,219.
What is Simpson University's graduation rate?+
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 123457 · How we use this data
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