Simpson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5697 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1600 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1515 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #129 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In Redding |
| #2126 of 2,496 | For Molecular Biology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 729
- Graduates
- 145
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 100% and is among the 23% 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.
415 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
161 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Simpson University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 433 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 194 (23%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (10%) |
| Asian | 53 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 48 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 22 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Simpson University is $25,251 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 | $22,475 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,423 |
| $48-75K | $25,580 |
| $75-110K | $23,172 |
| $110K+ | $29,693 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,980 | $11,160 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,980 | $11,160 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,980 | $11,160 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 456 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,900 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Simpson University majors
Simpson University has granted 214 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs and 16 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Simpson University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 64 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | |
| Christian Studies | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 2 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 214 | 16 |
Simpson University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 46% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Simpson University has published 271 scientific papers with 7,531 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Psychology, and Pathology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 163 |
| 1992 | 4 | 145 |
| 1993 | 6 | 134 |
| 1994 | 2 | 146 |
| 1995 | 1 | 136 |
| 1996 | 0 | 112 |
| 1997 | 2 | 127 |
| 1998 | 0 | 134 |
| 1999 | 4 | 116 |
| 2000 | 4 | 125 |
| 2001 | 2 | 133 |
| 2002 | 2 | 106 |
| 2003 | 2 | 92 |
| 2004 | 1 | 103 |
| 2005 | 5 | 82 |
| 2006 | 0 | 93 |
| 2007 | 3 | 73 |
| 2008 | 5 | 89 |
| 2009 | 6 | 80 |
| 2010 | 5 | 79 |
| 2011 | 6 | 81 |
| 2012 | 2 | 79 |
| 2013 | 3 | 102 |
| 2014 | 5 | 112 |
| 2015 | 10 | 130 |
| 2016 | 5 | 147 |
| 2017 | 10 | 163 |
| 2018 | 7 | 197 |
| 2019 | 6 | 252 |
| 2020 | 11 | 319 |
| 2021 | 12 | 378 |
| 2022 | 4 | 534 |
| 2023 | 7 | 589 |
Notable alumni
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Kathryn Kuhlman
- Occupations
- preacher
- Biography
-
Kathryn Kuhlman was an American Christian evangelist who hosted healing services and is best known as a 'faith healer'.
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Brandon Leake
- Years
- 1993-.. (age 31)
- 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
- restaurateurministerpoliticianbusinessperson
- 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 | 157 |
| 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 |