Simpson University

Redding, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Simpson University

Simpson University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Redding, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 809 students. The acceptance rate is 86%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,340. It has a Christian (nondenominational) affiliation.

86%

Acceptance

$27,817

Net price

809

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

86%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,817

Average net price

$39,708

In-state tuition

$39,708

Out-of-state tuition

$11,900

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$54,688

Total cost of attendance

44%

Students receiving Pell grants

63%

Students with federal loans

$18,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$25,511

$30–48K

$22,738

$48–75K

$28,479

$75–110K

$29,656

$110K+

$30,163

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing23.1%

Business20.4%

Psychology20.4%

Humanities14.5%

Parks & Recreation7.0%

Communications4.8%

Biology3.2%

Engineering1.6%

History1.6%

Education1.1%

After Graduation

$54,340

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$51,256

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

60%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,171

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

809

Total enrollment

10%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

48% women

52% men

Race & ethnicity

White

45%

Hispanic

29%

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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