Students attend Simpson University in Redding, California, 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 therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
Simpson University is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 550.
There are 1,094 students at Simpson University (as of 2005).
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.
More complete details are provided below.
Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003-8606
General Phone: (530) 224-5600
Admissions Phone: (530) 226-4606
Financial Aid Phone: (530) 224-5600
http://www.simpsonuniversity.edu
Simpson University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 83 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history |
| Business And Management | 68 | human resources management, business management, organizational behavior |
| Religion And Philosophy | 55 | missionary studies, theology and religious vocations, Christian studies, youth ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling, religious education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | educational administration, social science teaching, elementary school teaching, music teaching, math teaching, English teaching |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Simpson University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 271 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Simpson University had a total enrollment of 1,094 students (1,011 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 80% |
| Washington | 8% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Simpson University offers campus housing for 590 of its 1,011 (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 | 1,251 | 675 | 54% | 233 | 35% |
| Men | 460 | 244 | 53% | 88 | 36% |
| Women | 791 | 431 | 54% | 145 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (530) 226-4606
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,000 |
| Room and board | $ 5,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,180 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,692 |
Financial Aid:
Simpson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 129100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (530) 224-5600
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $58,331 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $49,573 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $43,319 | 7 | $41,399 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $46,939 | 10 | $40,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Christ and Missionary Alliance Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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