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Simpson University

Simpson College

Redding, California 96003-8606

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Simpson University is a private institution in Redding with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.

A small campus of 751 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

42% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,340 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,923.

Established
1921
Motto
Gateway to World Service
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division I

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99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
751Students
15:1Student:Faculty
42%Grad Rate
$54,340Earnings 10yr
$27,923Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Simpson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate99.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

99.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$38,522
Room & Board$11,900
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$52,366
Average Net Price$27,923
Median Debt at Graduation$18,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,880
$30–48K$29,551
$48–75K$25,439
$75–110K$29,660
$110K+$30,193

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,923

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

41.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
751
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 3%
Hispanic 28%
Asian 4%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate41.7%
Freshman Retention62.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,256
8 Years$52,259
10 Years$54,340

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,800
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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