Simpson University

www.simpsonu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,098

2.91% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$28,653

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86%

823 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

992

82.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48.8%

42 Graduates

About

Simpson University is a higher education institution located in Shasta County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Simpson University were Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), General Psychology (44 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2024, 217 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simpson University. 67.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (122 degrees), 2.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University is $38,098, which is $9,920 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Simpson University is $38,098, which is $9,920 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,653.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Simpson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,098

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Simpson University was $38,098. The cost of tuition at Simpson University is $9,920 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Simpson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,653

2024 Value

0.703%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Simpson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,653. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Simpson University grew by 0.703%.

This chart compares the average net price of Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,666

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simpson University was of $15,666 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.55% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Simpson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Simpson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.05% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Simpson University received 823 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0% annual growth. Out of those 823 applicants, 708 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86% acceptance rate.

There were 992 students enrolled at Simpson University in 2024. 61% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Simpson University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

708

Accepted Out of 823

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simpson University was 86% (708 admissions from 823 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 99%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants remained the same, while admissions declined by 13.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Simpson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

61%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

61% of enrolled first-time students at Simpson University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simpson University had a total enrollment of 992 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University is 814 students and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at Simpson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simpson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% Two or More Races, 5.65% Asian, 4.23% Black or African American, 1.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simpson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.8%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14%) and White Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simpson University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 992 students. The full-time enrollment at Simpson University is 814 and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 82.1% of students enrolled at Simpson University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Simpson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Simpson University was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Simpson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Simpson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
432 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
266 enrolled students
Two or More Races
78 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simpson University is 43.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% Two or More Races, 5.65% Asian, 4.23% Black or African American, 1.51% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 58 students (5.85%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 75 more women than men received degrees from Simpson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simpson University is white (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Simpson University is Registered Nursing (47 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (44 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (35 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Simpson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Theology (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Accountants & auditors (1,036,441 people), Other managers (854,893 people), Financial managers (549,154 people), Chief executives & legislators (438,005 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (330,680 people).

The most specialized majors at Simpson University in 2024 are Psychology (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Business (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Gaming services workers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Simpson University are Psychology (61 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (5 degrees), and Business (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,011,204 people), Computer Systems Design (634,918 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (624,739 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (580,503 people), and Banking & related activities (479,623 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Simpson University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Simpson University was Registered Nursing with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Simpson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University, which is 0.486 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Simpson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson University in Registered Nursing, which is 14.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from Simpson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
122 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simpson University is white (122 degrees awarded). There were 2.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

2.3% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
213 degrees awarded
White Female
206 degrees awarded
White Female
177 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simpson University is white female (213 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (206 degrees).

Operations

Simpson University has an endowment valued at nearly $7.37M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 756k (10.3%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Simpson University had a total salary expenditure of 27.6M. Simpson University employs 16 Assistant professors, 11 No academic ranks and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Simpson University are Female Assistant professor (11), Male Associate professor (8), and Female No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Endowment

$7.37M

2024 Endowment

7.88%

growth from 2023

Simpson University has an endowment valued at about $7.37M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Simpson University grew 7.88% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.1M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Simpson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2024 Salaries

0.182%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Simpson University paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($27.6M) and a 0.182% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.69% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.19% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Simpson University paid a total of $2.95M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

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