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Simpson University

Redding, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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86%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$27,817
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
809
Students
Small campus body
$51,256
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Simpson University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Redding, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 809 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
809 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,623
Earnings 5yr: $109,928
Debt: $28,635
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,735
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,797
Earnings 5yr: $59,420
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,478
Earnings 5yr: $52,299
Debt: $20,708
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,902
Earnings 5yr: $50,830
Debt: $22,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,311
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,665
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biotechnology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, Other.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$27,817
In-State Tuition$39,708
Out-of-State Tuition$39,708
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

44%
Pell Grants
63%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$51,256
+6% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,340

Completion Signals

49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
60%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

52%
Men
48%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$50,028
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