School Information

52.9
Total Enrollment 1,143
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Simpson University

http://www.simpsonuniversity.edu
2211 College View Drive, Redding, California 96003-8606
(530) 224-5600

Mission "As a Christ-centered learning community, Simpson University develops students in mind, faith, and character to influence the world through leadership, scholarship, and service." Within the framework of its mission, Simpson University shall constantly strive to fulfill the following objectives: 1. To cultivate in each student an awareness of God and His will and a complete dedication to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 2. To offer the student a broad education designed to develop the academic, social, physical and spiritual life. 3. To foster intellectual growth; to develop lifelong habits of self-directed study through a program of scholarship that seeks ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Simpson University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,134), and 73% receive loans ($8,040 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Simpson University is $16,328 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 662 people applied to Simpson University. Of the applicants, 59.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (38.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 956 undergraduate students at Simpson University, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (71.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 79.0% of the 187 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     43.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Mar 2nd
Admissions Office Phone (530) 226-4606
Admissions Office Email admissions@simpsonu.edu
Admissions Office Address Simpson University. Work 2211 College View Drive Redding, CA 96003-8606.
Admissions Website http://www.simpsonu.edu/Pages/Admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/simpson/menu.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Simpson University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Simpson University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 530
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Simpson University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 79
Accounting 3
Business Administration and Management, General 26
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 26
Management Information Systems, General 3
Organizational Behavior Studies 21
Communication, journalism, and related programs 14
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14
Education 7 25
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 25
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 5
Social Science Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 6
English Language and Literature, General 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 17
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 3
Nursing, Other 14
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 57
General Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 57
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Christian Studies 2
Psychology 53
Psychology, General 53
Social sciences 3
Social Sciences, General 3
Theology and religious vocations 0 22 7
Bible/Biblical Studies 0 7
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 1
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 8 0
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0 3
Religious Education 0
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2 3
Youth Ministry 5
Visual and performing arts 2
Music, General 2
 
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