Simpson University (Simpson College)
- 2211 College View Drive
- Redding, CA 96003
- OPEID College Code: 00129100
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- General Phone: (530) 224-5600
- President: Larry J Mckinney
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,076
- College Alias: Simpson College
- College Mascot: Vanguards

Simpson University - Details
Simpson University Campus Map
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Christ and Missionary Alliance Church
- Website
- www.simpsonuniversity.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.simpsonuniversity.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 355 | 566 | 921 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 189 (53%) | 341 (60%) | 530 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 104 (55%) | 147 (43%) | 251 (47%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 148 | 91% |
| ACT ® Exam | 40 | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Simpson College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 78% | 47% | 31% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,760 | $2,453 | $9,858 | $6,125 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 403 | 498 | 433 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,500 | $18,600 | $17,800 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,500 | $18,600 | $17,800 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,500 | $18,600 | $17,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,232 | $1,168 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,700 | $6,400 | $6,200 |
| Other Expenses | $2,640 | $2,608 | $2,783 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,232 | $28,840 | $27,951 |
| In-State | $30,232 | $28,840 | $27,951 |
| Out of State | $30,232 | $28,840 | $27,951 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
| In-State | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
| Out of State | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
| In-State | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
| Out of State | $20,892 | $19,832 | $18,968 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,076 Undergraduate: 892 Graduate: 166 Professional: 18
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 380 Female: 696
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 298 Female: 594
- Graduate Gender Male: 68 Female: 98
- Professional Gender Male: 14 Female: 4
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 915 Part-Time: 161
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 880 Part-Time: 12
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 32 Part-Time: 134
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 3 Part-Time: 15
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 7 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 12 | 1% |
| Black | 33 | 3% |
| Asian | 55 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 5% |
| White | 673 | 63% |
| Unknown | 238 | 22% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 19 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 275 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 237 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 156 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 98 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 71 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 65 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 97 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 56 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 305 | 140 | 165 |
| Faculty Status | 159 | 39 | 120 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 159 | 39 | 120 |
| Primarily Instruction | 159 | 39 | 120 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Other Professionals | 38 | 25 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 77 | 45 | 32 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 55 | 24 | 31 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,613 (39) | $50,425 (30) | $51,239 (9) |
| Professor | $61,326 (4) | $61,326 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $53,775 (13) | $53,577 (7) | $54,006 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,797 (22) | $46,970 (19) | $45,706 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,613 (39) | $50,425 (30) | $51,239 (9) |
| Professor | $61,326 (4) | $61,326 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $53,775 (13) | $53,577 (7) | $54,006 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,797 (22) | $46,970 (19) | $45,706 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $512,625 | $247,125 | $265,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 185 | 96 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 181 | 95 | 86 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 40 | 19 | 21 |
| Golf | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Soccer | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,049 | $4,623 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,193 | $3,076 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 51% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 45% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
Simpson University Reviews
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008

