Simpson University: Review & Facts

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Simpson University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 875 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1921 and is one of the 3 schools located in Redding, California.

Simpson University is affiliated with Christ and Missionary Alliance Church.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at Simpson University.

Majors
Offered
33
Simpson University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Nursing, Management, Business, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Simpson University is relatively low at 65% (way below California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Bad
The graduation rate at Simpson University is below average: 51%.

Student to faculty ratio at Simpson University is pretty good - 13:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $36,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Simpson University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,500; which comes to $37,500 per year.

Read the details about Simpson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
60%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,276 applications were submitted and 762 were accepted, so it is not very hard to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Simpson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Simpson University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Simpson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Simpson University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $6,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Simpson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Simpson University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Simpson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, California
96003-8606, USA
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