Simpson University
Redding, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 805
Graduate Enrollment: 187
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 66.95%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 22.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 18.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 42.6%
Black: 3.7%
Hispanic: 20.0%
Asian: 4.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 13.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 12.1%
Black: 3.7%
Hispanic: 20.0%
Asian: 4.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 13.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.0%
Unknown race: 12.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $49,249
In-State tuition: $35,900Out-of-State tuition: $35,900
Estimated books and supplies: $1,125 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,637 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,253 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,637 (2022)
Average Family Income: $71,950 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,920 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $199 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,249 |
| $30k-48k | $22,249 |
| $48k-75k | $26,873 |
| $75k-110k | $26,125 |
| $110k+ | $31,496 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,750 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,068 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 75.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,255 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,695 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | $43,060 ($3,588) | |||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 18 | $52,628 ($4,386) | $59,202 ($4,934) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 35 | $19,000 | $199 | $38,357 ($3,196) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 55 | $22,250 | $177 | $29,958 ($2,497) | $42,009 ($3,501) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | $28,635 | $297 | $91,781 ($7,648) | $100,333 ($8,361) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 46 | $20,708 | $199 | $40,433 ($3,369) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 13 | $52,619 ($4,385) | |||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $59,931Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $6,140,938 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $7,673,421 (2022)