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Simpson University is a private, liberal arts, evangelical Christian university. It was founded in 1921 as the Simpson Bible Institute. In 1989, the college relocated to its current 92-acre campus in Redding, California. Simpson University offers bachelor's and master's degrees in areas like bible and theology, communication, business and human resources, history, psychology, nursing, healthcare management, mathematics, cross-cultural studies, music, Spanish, social science and arts. Undergraduate degrees are offered through the following divisions-
The athletic teams of Simpson University, nicknamed the Red Hawks, participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the California Pacific Conference. The university fields teams for cross country, basketball, soccer and golf. The university also offers several clubs and organizations to its students, including the Asian Fellowship, Ballroom Dancing, the Bible & Theology Club, Black Student Union, Dance Club, English Club, Math Club, Missions Task Force, Outdoor Life Club and Psychology Club.
Students attend Simpson University in Redding, CA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is proud of its Christ and Missionary Alliance Church status. Simpson University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Simpson University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Simpson University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 560.
There are 1,076 students at Simpson University (as of 2007-2008).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Simpson University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Simpson University values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference and Division I Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
General Phone: (530) 224-5600
http://www.simpsonuniversity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 58 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 58 | educational administration, music teaching, English teaching, math teaching, social science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 56 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, general studies, social services |
| Business and Management | 55 | human resources management, business management, organizational behavior, MIS, accounting |
| Religion and Philosophy | 28 | missionary studies, youth ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies, theology and religious vocations, Christian studies, religious education |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 17 | various nursing |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Simpson University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 227 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 51 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Simpson University had a total enrollment of 1,076 students (946 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 80% |
| Oregon | 6% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Simpson University offers campus housing for 590 of its 946 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Redding, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 921 | 530 | 58% | 251 | 47% |
| Men | 355 | 189 | 53% | 104 | 55% |
| Women | 566 | 341 | 60% | 147 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,392 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,640 |
Financial Aid:
Simpson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 129100)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $61,326 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $53,577 | 6 | $54,006 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $46,970 | 3 | $45,706 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $50,425 | 9 | $51,239 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Baseball | Division I Independents |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religious Education
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Youth Ministry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Simpson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army)
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