Simpson University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Simpson University is a private research university in Redding, California, enrolling about 809 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.03% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,340 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,708
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,817 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.03% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 809 90.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 37.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,057
- Applicants (IPEDS): 823
- Room & Board: $11,900 annual estimate
Simpson University: what the data shows
Common questions about Simpson University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Simpson University?
Simpson University is located in Redding, CA (ZIP 96003-8606).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Simpson University public or private?
Simpson University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Simpson University cost?
Published tuition: $39,708.
Average net price after aid: $27,817.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,511 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $22,738 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,479 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,656 |
| $110,001+ | $30,163 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $158,832.
How hard is it to get into Simpson University?
Admission rate: 86.03%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Simpson University?
Total enrollment: 809 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,057 students.
Graduate enrollment: 172 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Simpson University?
150%-time completion rate: 48.84%.
First-year retention: 60.4%.
What do graduates of Simpson University earn?
Median earnings: $51,256 six years after entry; $54,340 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,750.
44.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Simpson University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (47 completions)
- Psychology, General (44 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (36 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (17 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (15 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (13 completions)
- Education, General (9 completions)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (7 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (5 completions)
- Community Organization and Advocacy (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Simpson University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.03%; completion rate 48.84%; median earnings $54,340 at 10 years; net price $27,817. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$39,708
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Simpson University was $39,708.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,817
2024 Value
In 2024 Simpson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,817.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,268 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,817 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$158,832 4-Year Tuition
$11,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$52,808 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$211,232 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Simpson University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Simpson University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Simpson University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,300 | $23,300 | $17,760 |
| 2014 | $24,300 | $24,300 | $18,092 |
| 2015 | $25,200 | $25,200 | $19,739 |
| 2016 | $25,950 | $25,950 | $20,574 |
| 2017 | $27,700 | $27,700 | $27,551 |
| 2018 | $30,200 | $30,200 | $24,298 |
| 2019 | $31,910 | $31,910 | $22,703 |
| 2020 | $33,630 | $33,630 | $24,482 |
| 2021 | $35,900 | $35,900 | $25,093 |
| 2022 | $37,480 | $37,480 | $24,437 |
| 2023 | $38,522 | $38,522 | $27,923 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.03% Acceptance Rate
823 Total Applicants
815 Students Admitted
151 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.53% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Simpson University reported total enrollment of about 809 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (44.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%), and Two or More Races (8.6%). About 44.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Simpson University in 2024 is 809 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,057 students. Graduate enrollment is about 172 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 44.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
40.70% 100% Completion Time
48.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 40.70% of students graduating from Simpson University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% female
- Psychology, General: 25% male / 75% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Simpson University.
Return on Investment
$18,750 Median Student Debt
$54,340 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
388.37% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Simpson University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 47 completions
2. Psychology, General: 44 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 36 completions
4. Counseling Psychology: 17 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 15 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 13 completions
7. Education, General: 9 completions
8. Organizational Behavior Studies: 7 completions
9. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Simpson University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Simpson University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Simpson University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,504
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,171
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Simpson University is a private non-profit institution located in Redding, CA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 809 students. Student body composition includes White (44.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%), Two or More Races (8.6%). The admission rate is 86.03%. The 150%-time completion rate is 48.84%. Approximately 44.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Redding, CA 96003-8606
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Simpson University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Simpson University located?
Simpson University is located in Redding, CA.
What is Simpson University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Simpson University is 86.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 823 applicants and 815 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Simpson University cost?
Reported tuition is $39,708 and average net price is $27,817 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,900 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Simpson University?
Simpson University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,057 students, White (44.5%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Simpson University?
About 37.6% of students at Simpson University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Simpson University earn?
Median earnings are $51,256 six years after entry and $54,340 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Simpson University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Simpson University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,750.
Is Simpson University public or private?
Simpson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Redding, CA.
Is Simpson University an HBCU?
No. Simpson University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Simpson University a tribal college?
No. Simpson University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Simpson University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Simpson University reports 29.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Redding, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.