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Simpson University

Simpson University is a small, private institution located in Redding, ca. Founded in 1921, Simpson University offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 704 undergraduates
cost $37,480 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Simpson University? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
92 days away Application deadline date

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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Simpson University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $53,580
Average financial aid package $17,174
Estimated cost $36,406 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,480
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $3,000
Cost of attendance* $53,580
Average financial aid package $17,174
Estimated cost $36,406 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Simpson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 704, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

729

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
25%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Simpson University, students love their Summer Missions Trips. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003-8606
phone 530-224-5600
address www.simpsonu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Summer missions trips

Biology club

Boxing club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Simpson University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Simpson University?

Simpson University is located in Redding, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Simpson University? 

The acceptance rate for Simpson University is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Simpson University?

The average high school GPA for Simpson University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Simpson University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Simpson University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $214,320.

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