Simpson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5301 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1479 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1395 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #122 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Redding |
| #2269 of 2,648 | For Molecular Biology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 820
- Graduates
- 172
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 75% | 97% |
| Applicants | 823 | 414 | 409 |
| Admissions | 708 | 311 | 397 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 171 | 118 | 53 |
443 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
151 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 432 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 266 (27%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (6%) |
| Asian | 56 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 42 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simpson University is $28,653 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 | $25,511 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,738 |
| $48-75K | $28,479 |
| $75-110K | $29,656 |
| $110K+ | $30,163 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,098 | $19,170 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,098 | $19,170 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,098 | $19,170 |
| Fee in-district | $1,610 | $920 |
| Fee in-state | $1,610 | $920 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,610 | $920 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,100 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Simpson University majors
Simpson University has granted 180 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs and 37 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 | 47 | |
| Psychology, General | 44 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 1 |
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 7 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 5 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 2 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 180 | 37 |
Simpson University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 44% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simpson University has published 332 scientific papers with 11,929 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Immunology, Psychology, Organic Chemistry, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 215 |
| 1994 | 2 | 225 |
| 1995 | 1 | 193 |
| 1996 | 0 | 163 |
| 1997 | 2 | 199 |
| 1998 | 0 | 191 |
| 1999 | 5 | 190 |
| 2000 | 3 | 175 |
| 2001 | 2 | 208 |
| 2002 | 2 | 183 |
| 2003 | 4 | 173 |
| 2004 | 1 | 141 |
| 2005 | 5 | 139 |
| 2006 | 1 | 154 |
| 2007 | 2 | 116 |
| 2008 | 6 | 138 |
| 2009 | 6 | 142 |
| 2010 | 7 | 133 |
| 2011 | 11 | 127 |
| 2012 | 4 | 141 |
| 2013 | 3 | 154 |
| 2014 | 7 | 158 |
| 2015 | 11 | 172 |
| 2016 | 4 | 202 |
| 2017 | 13 | 225 |
| 2018 | 9 | 276 |
| 2019 | 8 | 329 |
| 2020 | 13 | 422 |
| 2021 | 13 | 523 |
| 2022 | 6 | 661 |
| 2023 | 10 | 751 |
| 2024 | 7 | 690 |
| 2025 | 6 | 628 |
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 the press as a faith healer.
-
Brandon Leake
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 33)
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Brandon Leake is an American 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 fifteenth 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. Leake used his winnings to pay his student loan debt.
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Yemi Mobolade
- Enrolled in Simpson University
- Graduated with Master of Divinity
- Occupations
- restaurateurbusinesspersonpoliticianminister
- 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 | 174 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2211 College View Drive Redding, California, 96003-8606 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 94,000 |
| Phone | 5302245600 |