Simpson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5732 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1605 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1521 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #131 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Redding |
| #2203 of 2,622 | For Molecular Biology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 755
- Graduates
- 152
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- simpsonu.edu
Simpson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Simpson University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 823 | 503 | 320 |
| Admissions | 815 | 497 | 318 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 150 | 102 | 48 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
293 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
159 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 431 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228 (25%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 59 (7%) |
| Asian | 51 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 29 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simpson University is $28,453 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,880 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $29,551 |
| $48-75K | $25,439 |
| $75-110K | $29,660 |
| $110K+ | $30,193 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $37,022 | $19,170 |
| Tuition in-state | $37,022 | $19,170 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $37,022 | $19,170 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $920 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $920 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $920 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,900 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Simpson University majors
Simpson University has granted 192 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 49 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simpson University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | |
| Psychology, General | 48 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 16 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Human Services, General | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Education, General | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |
| Christian Studies | 1 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 192 | 49 |
Simpson University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 26% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simpson University has published 326 scientific papers with 11,357 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 224 |
| 1993 | 6 | 213 |
| 1994 | 2 | 222 |
| 1995 | 1 | 191 |
| 1996 | 0 | 162 |
| 1997 | 2 | 199 |
| 1998 | 0 | 191 |
| 1999 | 5 | 188 |
| 2000 | 3 | 174 |
| 2001 | 2 | 204 |
| 2002 | 2 | 180 |
| 2003 | 4 | 172 |
| 2004 | 1 | 141 |
| 2005 | 5 | 138 |
| 2006 | 1 | 150 |
| 2007 | 2 | 114 |
| 2008 | 6 | 137 |
| 2009 | 6 | 141 |
| 2010 | 7 | 133 |
| 2011 | 11 | 126 |
| 2012 | 4 | 139 |
| 2013 | 3 | 152 |
| 2014 | 7 | 155 |
| 2015 | 11 | 171 |
| 2016 | 4 | 202 |
| 2017 | 13 | 222 |
| 2018 | 9 | 276 |
| 2019 | 8 | 326 |
| 2020 | 13 | 421 |
| 2021 | 13 | 521 |
| 2022 | 6 | 661 |
| 2023 | 10 | 749 |
| 2024 | 7 | 686 |
Notable alumni
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Kathryn Kuhlman
- Occupations
- preacher
- Biography
-
Kathryn Kuhlman was an American Christian evangelist, preacher and minister who was referred to by her contemporaries and the press as a 'faith healer'.
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Brandon Leake
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 32)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet, educator and motivational speaker and the winner of the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent. He was the first spoken–word poet to be on America's Got Talent and received the Golden Buzzer award in the first round from Howie Mandel. He performed pieces about his sister who died, his father, his mother and his daughter. He was named the champion of the 15th season on September 23, 2020, going home with a $1 million cash prize, a brand new Kia Stinger and the opportunity to star in Luxor Las Vegas.
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Yemi Mobolade
- Enrolled in Simpson University
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- politicianministerrestaurateurbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Blessing Adeyemi Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician. He is the 42nd mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, being sworn in on June 6, 2023.
General info
| Alternative names | SU Simpson College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Motto | Gateway To World Service |
| Colors | red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May |
| Total FTE staff | 166 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2211 College View Drive Redding, California, 96003-8606 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 94,000 |
| Phone | 5302245600 |