Simpson University
Basic Information
Type
Private
Geographical Reach
Regional
Religious Affiliation
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Location
Redding, CA
Population
150,000
Website
https://www.simpsonu.edu/
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
751
Men / Women
52% / 48%
White
53%
Hispanic
23%
Mixed
7%
Asian
5%
Native American
4%
Black
4%
International
4%
From State
81%
From Region
6%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Health Sciences
34%
Business & Economics
21%
Life & Natural Sciences
2%
Arts
1%
Education
1%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$39,708
Est. Cost of Attendance
$54,688
10-Year ROI
$134,000
ROI Percentile
42th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
60%
4-Year Graduation Rate
41%
6-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71%)
Sunshine Hours
3,540 (98% ☀️)
Days Without Precipitation
293 (92% 🏖️)
Admissions
Uses Common App
Yes
Acceptance Rate
67%
Yield (Unbound)
24%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
optional
Earnings by Major Category
Each major category's degree-weighted estimated median 5-year earnings at this college, expressed as a z-score against the national degree-weighted distribution for that category. 0 is the national average. The shaded band between +1.28 and −1.28 marks the central 80% of the national distribution (10th–90th percentile).
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | ROI | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson University | 180 | 33% / 67% | 3% | $67,300 | 91% | ||
| Biology | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $61,203 | 63 | — | |
| Exercise Science | 15 — | 60% / 40% | 7% | $54,663 | 47 | — | |
| Nursing | 47 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $109,928 | 99 | 95% | |
| Business Administration | 35 — | 51% / 49% | 9% | $52,299 | 40 | 94% | |
| Management Information Systems | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $68,099 | 75 | — | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | — — | — | — | $62,036 | 65 | — | |
| Recreation Management | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $51,802 | 39 | — | |
| Biblical Studies | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $51,613 | 38 | — | |
| Communication | 5 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $50,665 | 35 | 90% | |
| Community Development | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $53,194 | 43 | — | |
| History | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $50,671 | 35 | — | |
| Liberal Studies | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $51,265 | 37 | 91% | |
| Political Science | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $60,582 | 62 | — | |
| Psychology | 44 — | 25% / 75% | 2% | $50,830 | 36 | 86% | |
| Social Sciences | — — | — | — | $53,582 | 44 | — | |
| Social Science Education | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $53,585 | 44 | — | |
| Music | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $39,324 | 9 | — |