Simpson University
Simpson University

Simpson University

Redding, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Originally founded in Seattle, Simpson University is a Christian liberal arts institution in northern California and the region’s only Christian university. Affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Simpson grants undergrad degrees in 24 Christ-centered liberal arts and professional studies-related majors. As a Christian university, Simpson holds chapel services twice per week and attendance is required for all students. For students who wish to travel to different cultures, Simpson sends volunteers to join WorldSERVE mission teams that travel around the world.

Acceptance Rate:
99%
Average Net Price:
$23,012
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1041

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$23,012
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$39,708
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$39,708
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,900
Books and Supplies
$1200
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$24,578
$30k - $48k
$19,571
$48k - $75k
$26,175
$75k - $110k
$27,322
$110k+
$32,419
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,842
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,338
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,634

 

Students receiving state aid
25%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8109
Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,338
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$29,486
$30k - $48k
$22,815
$48k - $75k
$26,927
$75k - $110k
$22,706
$110k+
$22,173
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,508,555
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$557,112

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
46%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,083
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$189
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,014
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,188

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
99%
Acceptance Rate
823
Students Applied
50%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
68
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
OtherAugust 1
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
16%
Submitting ACT
61%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1041
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
580
Reading
25th
490
75th
605
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
19
Top 25%
51
Top 50%
78

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 530-226-4600
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
907
Total Number of Undergrads
755
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
51%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
73%
20-39 Students
21%
40-99 Students
4%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
34

Faculty Overview

0
100
39%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
12%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
23
Countries Represented
9
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
28%
Native American
1%
White
48%
Multiracial
9%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
16
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
41%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Red Hawks
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Frontier Conference
Total Male Athletes
109
Total Female Athletes
119
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
6
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Simpson University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,900
Top 5 Cities
Redding
San Francisco
Sacramento
Des Moines
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Simpson University
Wells Fargo
Dignity Health
Shasta College
Principal Financial Group
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$189

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Christian's Review

from Torrance, CA

Simpson University is a christian like environment, with very caring and loving people. I would recommend Simpson university to an individual who looks to strive in a small college environment. Simpso...

Randy's Review

from Santa Clara, CA

I really enjoyed the visit, It is a small christian college in a beautiful scenic area. The chapel service was awesome, so many people there love God! The food was delicious ...

Jessica's Review

from Montague, CA

This is a private Christian university with the focus being on putting missionaries and other educated professionals out into the world to create change. There are only about 1100 students, making thi...